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The opportunity Te Whiwhinga mahi
This is a significant opportunity to be a technician within a new type of design education at New Zealands largest and best resourced University. The ideal candidate will be passionate about design especially experimentation rapid prototyping making and iterative practice. They will be working within a team of technicians and design academics to assist staff and students to produce a wide variety of projects.
This is a new programme offering a range of fabrication environments from traditional machinery to digital technologies and sensor environments. The candidate will have proven experience across a range of equipment and skills including:
- Laser cutters
- CNCs
- 3d printing and post-processing
- Water-jet cutters
- Drill presses
- Hand tools
- Model Making
- Soldering stations
- Electronics and Arduino coding
- Sewing machines and more!
For more information please see the Position Description
This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week permanent role. The salary range for this role is $62400 - $77800 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
About you He krero mu
Our ideal candidate will be comfortable learning new tools and techniques quickly and efficiently (including related software) and have the keenness and confidence to share their knowledge with individuals and groups in the Design Programme community of students researchers and industry partners.
Experience with 3d design software would be a distinct advantage e.g. Fusion 360 3DS Max Rhino3d or SolidWorks as the candidate would be expected to help staff and students solve design issues.
Its an expectation that you stay up to date with relevant technologies and techniques to ensure the best possible solutions are made available to staff and students while also having a solid background in traditional workshop practice. Health and safety is an essential part of the role so a proactive attitude towards ensuring a safe environment vital.
Essential:
- Trade qualification in materials / woodworking or related industry e.g. cabinetmaking or boatbuilding; high school qualification or relevant experience
- First aid certificate must be gained and maintained at all times
Preferred:
- Tertiary qualification or trade qualification in a field relevant to the CAI Design Programme e.g. Product Design Industrial Design Architecture or Fine Arts
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 26th July 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experience required. Please note that we may close the role earlier if we find suitable candidates before the end date.
Please reach out to Zane Egginton - with any questions about the role. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information :
Equity
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The University is committed to providing a safe inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika the Equity Policy and visit
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
