Technician

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Fablab Technician to join our growing Design Programme within the Faculty of Engineering & Design (FoED) at the University of Auckland. Youll be part of a dynamic and wellresourced environment that supports creative experimentation rapid prototyping making and iterative design practice.

Working within the School of Architecture Planning and Design youll collaborate with a supportive team of technicians and academic staff to help students realise a wide range of projects across our diverse fabrication environments from traditional workshop machinery to advanced digital and sensorbased technologies.

We welcome candidates with experience across equipment such as:

• Laser cutters
• CNC machines
• 3D printers
• Waterjet cutters
• Workshop machinery
• CNC Routers
• Soldering stations
• Sewing machines (incl. digital embroidery)
• and more

This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week) permanent position.

Salary range: $63600 $79300 per annum depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu About you

Youll be someone who enjoys working with people and can communicate confidently with students researchers industry partners and colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds. Youll be comfortable learning new tools and techniques quickly (including associated software) and enthusiastic about sharing your knowledge with others.

You will bring experience in:

• Woodworking and/or materialsbased fabrication
• Digital printing and cutting technologies (e.g. 3D printing CNC milling laser cutting)
• 3D modelling and animation software such as Blender Rhino Fusion 360 3DS Max or Maya
• Supporting staff and students with fixing 3D models designing objects rendering and preparing assets for game engines

You should also:

• Hold a qualification in materials/woodworking or a related industry (e.g. model making cabinetmaking or boatbuilding) or have relevant experience
• Have established experience using a range of analogue workshop machinery
• Obtain and maintain a First Aid certificate
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to health and safety
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and fabrication techniques

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 5th April 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how your skills and experience align with the requirements above.

For a confidential conversation please contact Zane Egginton at

Please note: we are happy to answer questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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Additional Information :

Equity

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time