Associate Patent Examiner and Patent Examiners

8 hours ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment NZ Full time
Associate Patent Examiner and Patent Examiners (Electrical/ICT and Mechanical)

· Entry level permanent Associate Patent Examiner opportunity/Patent Examiner opportunity for those with examination experience
· Located in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
· Flexible working options including remote working, flexible work hours or compressed working weeks
· Award winning training program to help you develop a successful career with structured and transparent progression to senior level positions
· A friendly and inclusive team environment, and a management team who are dedicated to your growth and success

Salary range for associate - $60,727- $70,625
Salary range for examiner - $85,537 - $101,911

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We are looking for people to join our Electrical/ICT and Mechanical teams as Associate Patent Examiners/Patent Examiners.

At the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ), we grant patents and register designs and trademarks in New Zealand. Intellectual property (IP) protection allows people to control and be rewarded for their innovations and creative efforts. Innovation and creativity are important elements in gaining a competitive edge in the marketplace and for many business ventures, intellectual property is one of their most important assets. Through the provision of our services, we aim to ensure people realise the full economic potential of their intellectual property.

The role of the patents team is to help people and businesses protect their inventions. Patents are granted to stop others from making, using, or selling a new invention.

As a Patent Examiner, you will consider cutting-edge technologies and keep up with the state of the art. You'll use your analytical skills, technical expertise, and in-house acquired knowledge of intellectual property law to examine inventions.

We will provide you with comprehensive training to start you in your new career. You'll be trained in New Zealand and international patent law, patent examination practice and procedures, and how to use specialized patent searching tools and databases. IPONZ will provide ongoing coaching and mentoring along with clear career progression pathways.

The patent applications you assess as part of the Electrical/ICT team will be varied and diverse, covering an expansive range of electrical, electronic, computing, and telecommunications fields.

Patent examiners in the Mechanical team focus on goods manufactured by industry or the methods used for the manufacture of those goods. The patent applications examined are varied and diverse, for example, relating to transportation, medical equipment, building construction, milking machines, food processing, and optics.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

· A relevant qualification or industry experience in electrical, information or software engineering, telecommunications, computing systems, mechanical engineering, physics, or mechatronics. We are also interested in cross-discipline knowledge (e.g. additional engineering, science, materials).
· Ability to search specialist databases, and assess the relevance of large volumes of complex information
· Noted experience in a role making effective decisions based on complex information and risk
· Demonstrated strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas in written and verbal form, technical or business writing skills
· The ability to prioritise and manage work to meet tight deadlines
· A focused, conscientious and adaptable team approach
· The desire to learn about intellectual property law

Applicants for the Examiner position should possess the above and in addition:
· Demonstrated previous experience in patent examination and associated knowledge of relevant aspects of patent law

Additional requirements:
· All candidates must have the right to live and work in New Zealand

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:


Click here to view the position description for the Associates role
Click here to view the position description for the Examiners role

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Matt Guy at quoting ref MBIE/16423 if you have any further questions.

Please ensure you advise us which role you wish to be considered for either Associate or Examiner.

Please note candidates for this role may need to complete formal testing as part of this recruitment process.

Applications close at 5pm on 13th of January 2025

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