Jobs in Auckland, New Zealand

About the role

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. Within the Faculty of Engineering, our technical teams play an essential role in supporting world-class teaching, learning, and innovation. We are passionate about creating safe, engaging, and hands-on learning environments that help students develop practical engineering skills and real-world experience. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are looking for a proactive, technically skilled, and student-focused Teaching Technician to join our Engineering technical support team.

What you'll bring

• You are someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in supporting high-quality learning environments.
• You bring strong technical capability, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate confidently with both students and staff.
• You enjoy working collaboratively, can manage competing priorities, and are proactive in identifying solutions and improvements.
• Most importantly, you are passionate about supporting students and contributing positively to a safe, engaging, and innovative teaching environment.
• Ngā pūkenga motuhake
• Important skills and experience
• A trade qualification or relevant experience in areas such as design, manufacturing, civil engineering, structural engineering, workshop practice, or mechanical engineering
• At least five years’ experience in a relevant technical or engineering support role
• Strong practical engineering and workshop skills
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues effectively
• Sound understanding of health and safety practices within engineering workshop or laboratory environments
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills

Benefits