Trade Assistant

TRADES SERVICES RATONGA MAHI-Ā-REHE
PROPERTY AND CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TAURIMA PAPA WHENUA

Salary Overtime rates available 6.75% superannuation.
Cell phone provided.
On the job and in-house training opportunities.
5 weeks annual leave Long service leave Additional leave purchase option.

The role Te mahi

As a Trades Assistant you will provide a range of property maintenance and asset management related services to an assigned portfolio.

You will proactively partner to assist in the delivery of safe sustainable compliant and future-focused solutions minor works projects asset management inventory storage signage plumbing and maintenance.

Key tasks of this role include:
Responding to and maintaining a maintenance schedule and programme for the care of the portfolio buildings and grounds.
Identifying recording and reporting back to management on facilities/asset condition and improvement options.
Delivery of building owner compliance related checks and record keeping for facilities related services.
Delivering excellent client-focused services that enhance customer experience.
Assisting with on-site compliance health and safety checks sign-ins and certificate licences.

You will have the opportunity to interact with people across campus and work on a variety of commercial and residential buildings.

Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Trade experience is preferred. Ideally you will have previous experience in a trade related activity such as construction mechanical plumbing painting industry or similar.

Ideally candidates will also:
Be physically fit and able to complete manual work.
Have knowledge of basic hand tool use.
Be co-operative and have a positive attitude to work.
Show demonstrated experience in health and safety best practice.
Have a full Drivers license - Class 1.
Hold a current First Aide Certificate (training provided).

This position requires a person who can work under minimum supervision with good communication skills and a courteous nature as much of the work involves dealing with a variety of people around the University.

About our team Mō te tīma

The Division is responsible for buildings with a replacement cost of NZ$2.5 billion and more than 22000 hectares of land. With over 3500 University Staff and 20000 students it is a bit like helping to run a small town.

We deploy support and maintain a wide and exciting array of equipment and facilities including state-of-the-art research laboratories large student accommodation facilities and a variety of multi-use space from teaching facilities through to restaurant and café venues.

Further details Pūroko

We are advertising for two permanent full time (40 hours week) position based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The salary range for this role is $60201 to $68900.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Graham Marshall via the contact details below.

Application Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 1st March 2026

Applications may be reviewed as they are received the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. #LI-DNI

Additional Information

Contact: Graham Marshall

Position details: Job Description

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