Animal Technician The School of Psychology part-time (30 hrs pw)

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

Love working with animals and want to contribute to meaningful research Join a collaborative purpose-driven team where your work directly supports teaching research and animal well-being.

We have an opportunity for a Technician to join the Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro The School of Psychology providing specialist support to the Experimental Analysis of Behaviour Research Unit (EABRU). This role is hands-on and will support animal care welfare and behavioural research activities with a particular focus on avian species. You will work closely with academic staff students and technical colleagues to ensure

Ngā Haepapa Matua Key Responsibilities (not limited too):

• Provide high-quality animal husbandry health monitoring and welfare support
• Support the implementation of enrichment programmes and evidence-based welfare practices
• Assist researchers and students with animal handling care and research activities
• Maintain accurate records and support animal ethics and compliance requirements
• Ensure laboratory and facility spaces are safe well-maintained and fit for purpose
• Contribute to training and induction of facility users
• Support procurement inventory management and general operational requirements

For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements please review this position description 

This is a part-time (30 hrs per week) permanent role across Monday to Friday 

The remuneration range is $63600 - $79300 (pro-rated) per annum dependent on skills and experience

He kōrero mōu About you

We are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to animal welfare and safe laboratory practices.

You will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in animal husbandry animal welfare veterinary nursing or a related field
• Experience in animal handling and husbandry (experience with birds is advantageous)
• Knowledge of animal health welfare and ethical practice
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confidence working with systems record-keeping and compliance processes

Previous experience in a research or laboratory environment will be beneficial but is not essential

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 ranked among the worlds most liveable cities. 

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

• 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 10th April 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the aforementioned skills and experience.

Please reach out to Veema Lodhia (Technical Manager) via or David Jenkinson (Technical Services Manager) via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time