Civil Engineering Laboratory Technician

Te Tari Pūhanga Metarahi, Rawa Taiao | Department of Civil and Natural Resource Engineering
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Continuing (permanent) position
- Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
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**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**
We have an exciting opportunity for two Civil Engineering Laboratory Technicians to join the Civil and Natural Resource Engineering. One will be based in our Electronics Laboratory.

Engaging with students and researchers directly in the laboratory, you'll have the gratifying experience of witnessing your designs actively contributing to their projects.

Our technicians will work across our respective laboratories (Structures, Fire, Fluids, Geotech, Pavements, Concrete, Electronics, Workshop), however there is the opportunity to specialise in particular fields.

**Mōu | Who You Are**
A successful applicant for this role will have a minimum 5 years experience in relevant industry/laboratory experience within any of the abovementioned areas, and may include the following (not all required):

- An interest and understanding of the engineering research environment and of technical experimental design, to support student development in laboratory and research activities
- Skilled in welding various metals, machining diverse materials to precise tolerances, and experienced with plastic composites, soldering, and basic workshop techniques such as drilling, filing, and tapping.
- Metal trade-based skill (Fabrication)
- Experience with the operation of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinery.
- Specialist mechanical engineering skills and broader experience with LabVIEW, hydraulic control software. (Desirable)
- Proficient computer user including competence in Microsoft Office suite & internet programmes and logging/data acquisition software.
- Experience in the use of data logging and control software (including optical sensors),
- Experience in Electronics and Computer Engineering.
- General skills and experience of trades to supplement Specialist Chemistry skills,
- Experience working with hydraulic systems

**Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**
The role of the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering (CNRE) is to remain at the forefront of research and technology and preserve our strong international reputation for high quality teaching. We aim to constantly develop our alumni and industry partnerships, to provide students with the highest level of training, and to expand the scope of our research expertise by attracting and retaining highly skilled academic and support staff.

Civil and Natural Resources at UC is rated in the top 1 per cent of civil engineering schools in the world. A qualification from us is recognised globally, will open doors to employment on projects all over the world and has an international reputation that is the envy of other universities. 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: 08/06/2025 (midnight, NZ time)**

**Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 26994
- Posted on
- 23 May 2025
- Closes on
- 08 Jun 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Christchurch
- Expertise
- Technician
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Continuing (Permanent) full-time