Electrical Machines Lab Technician

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fulltime at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Continuing (i.e. permanent) position

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do


The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides a high-quality education for students, and actively supports a range of research activities.

The role of the Electrical Machines Lab Technician is to support this by managing the development, operation, safety and maintenance of the technically complex Electrical Machines and Power Research Laboratories.


Mōu | Who You Are
You enjoy working in a team environment and can work in a diverse team of technical and professional staff. You can support students in a friendly and patient manner.

You also have:

  • Experience in Electrical Machinery and Electrical Power Supplies, ideally within technically challenging environments, involving both low and high voltage.
  • Experience with electrical machines, wiring and instrumentation, and with some fabrication and repair skills.
  • A Qualification in Electrical wiring and safety regulations.
  • The ability to think innovatively about electrical equipment for teaching and research.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
For more information about our Department and team, please visit our website.

Please take a virtual tour of our Engineering facilities.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff.

They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study.

For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.


We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.


The closing date for this position is: 4th
June 2023 (midnight, NZ time):

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume_. _

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


Job Details:

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Posted on
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04 Jun :55- Location(s)

Christchurch- Expertise
Engineering, Technician- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
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