Assistant Animal Care Technician

3 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

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**University of Otago, Christchurch**
**Division of Health Sciences**
**Te Wāhanga Matua Mātau Hauora**

Are you looking for a varied and exciting career where no two days are the same?

**Te mahi /The role**

We are seeking two Assistant Animal Care Technicians (weekend cover) to support the existing team at the Christchurch Animal Research Area (CARA), located within the University of Otago's Christchurch campus.

The role involves a variety of responsibilities, including:

- Providing daily husbandry and care for a range of animals.
- Managing and maintaining breeding colonies under both conventional and specific pathogen-free conditions.
- Assisting with large animal care.
- Performing cage sanitisation and operating autoclaves.

**Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako**

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with a variety of animal species and are dedicated to ensuring their comfort and well-being while in our care.

Key attributes for this role include:

- Familiarity with computer systems.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate and reliable records.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- A reasonable level of fitness, as the role involves lifting.
- A high degree of responsibility and integrity, as the position often requires working independently.

While not essential, a Veterinary Care qualification or equivalent experience would be highly advantageous.

**About our team/Mō te tīma**

CARA plays a vital role in advancing biomedical research, providing facilities for housing and supplying laboratory and large animals for research purposes, ensuring ethical and high-standard animal care.

Our dedicated team of animal care professionals is committed to the ongoing welfare of animals within our care, upholding rigorous ethical standards. We also offer technical support, specialised training, and expert guidance to various units and departments across the University.

As an approved Containment and Quarantine Facility under the Ministry for Primary Industries and the New Zealand Government, we uphold the highest standards of compliance and care.

**Further details/Pūroko**

These are permanent, part time roles (19hrs/fortnight), located in Christchurch. Positions will commence in January 2025.

There would be the opportunity to gain extra hours by providing holiday/sickness cover and participating in a Stat Day roster.

The appointment range for this role is $55,538 to $59,904, Top of Range $64,270 (pro rata).

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 Scott Rhodes via the contact details.

**Application/Tono**

Applications quoting reference number 2401840 will close on Sunday 5 January

Applications will be reviewed as submitted, and the University reserves to close the vacancy at any time.

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