Technician - Mould Making and Ceramics

6 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

**Company Description** Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. It employs over 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Creative Arts and Industries (CAI) is a respected centre for creative research, teaching and practice at The University of Auckland. CAI offers undergraduate and postgraduate study across a wide range of creative disciplines within the Schools of Architecture and Planning, Fine Arts and Design, Music and the Dance Studies programme. In all areas, the emphasis is on creative exploration, discovery and interdisciplinary collaboration across the faculty.
**Job Description** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We are looking for someone with strong skills in mould making, casting and ceramics, to join the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries in the role of Technician.

This role will provide technical guidance, demonstration and support to staff and students across a range of technical operations essential to research and teaching, using a range of techniques, equipment, and materials.

Please note this is a **Full-time **(37.5 hours per week), **permanent** role with a salary range of $62,401 - $72,700 per annum depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the position description.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**
- Have strong mould making and ceramics skills, and practical knowledge of a workshop environment.
- The ability and experience to take sole-charge of a workshop, and oversee students either working independently, in groups or whilst delivering a class.
- Strong commitment to, and can demonstrate experience with, Health and Safety best practices.
- Be committed to excellent quality and have a sharp eye for detail.
- Have excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage positively and proactively with a variety of stakeholders across a range of experience levels.
- Ability to prepare, engage and instruct classes on various technical aspects of ceramics, mould making, materials, and techniques.
- Be a team player with strong relationship skills who enjoys working with others in a collaborative environment.
- Trade or tertiary qualification(s) in the relevant area(s)
- Demonstrate a working relationship to art, design and creative practice.
- Ability to work flexibly with creative projects across a range of processes and techniques. The ability to adapt, think differently and work with the ideas of our students and researchers to achieve their goals.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

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

- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

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**Additional Information** Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of **25 March 2024** to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

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