Senior Technician- Civil and Environmental Engineering

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

We seek an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Technician to join our Engineering team. You will support the staff and students across various technical operations essential to research activities. You will demonstrate technical expertise and have health and safety knowledge to guide others. You will contribute critically to safety in a dynamic and busy industrial environment.

This is a full-time fixed-term for 12 months 37.5 hours per week role. The salary range for this role is $72000 - $77100 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu About you

You will have a trade certificate or a degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering along with 2-5 years of relevant experience. You will have experience in fabrication with wood and metals. You will have a strong commitment to safety including implementing safety practices in your work.

Our suitable candidate will have the following:

Essential

Experience in construction carpentry general building and mechanical
Excellent organizational and planning skills
A strong aptitude and willingness to learn
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Computer literacy and proficiency in IT skills
Ability to work proactively autonomously and in a team
Strong relationship-building skills and customer service focus

Preferred

Experience in concrete timber or steel structures or materials testing
Experience in operating gantry cranes forklifts knuckle booms and scissor lifts
Skills in maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems
Knowledge of essential electronic equipment and troubleshooting
Ability to analyse research learn and adopt new methods and techniques for research projects and teaching activities

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading University and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave

In addition we also offer career development programs discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 3/11/2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Sujith Padiyara - for more information.

If we find a suitable candidate we may close the advert earlier.

Additional Information :

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 Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to

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Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunityWe seek an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Technician to join our Engineering team. You will support the staff and students across various technical operations essential to research activities. You will demonstrate technical expertise and have health and safety k...