Technician - Exercise Sciences

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

Ko te whare Pūtaiao/The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students' study in our 10 schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers. We are striving to provide a School that reflects the demographics of our student base and Aotearoa. Our staff and students can connect with our: Rainbow and Women in Science networks, Parenting support, our Waipapa Marae and our flagship Tuākana Māori and Pacific support programme.
**Job Description** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

This position will primarily support the Department of Exercise Sciences which comprises a team of academic staff and post-graduate students. The department is primarily located at the Newmarket Campus but also has teaching facilities at the Auckland City Campus. Providing specialised technical support for teaching and research laboratory activities, you will act as the go-to person for providing technical expertise to the implementation, use, and maintenance of lab equipment.

Essential Knowledge, skills and experience include:

- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Engineering or similar with 1- or 2-years relevant work experience
- Experience (2-5 years) working independently providing technical support with a wide range of related equipment, electronic hardware and technologies.
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment where understanding and developing design requirements are key to a successful project.

This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week), permanent role

Remuneration: Band E range $58,300 - $67,551

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

A technically competent, problem solver you will be able to work in a team environment or independently. You will be a good communicator who is computer literate and have experience working with basis workshop tools as well as a good working knowledge of basic design and fabrication principles as well s electronics and electrical components.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

The Faculty of Science’s Technical Services Team comprises over 100 technical staff providing specialist support to the faculty’s academic staff and students across 9 of the 10 Departments. They contribute technical knowledge and expertise to research and teaching activities while ensuring the ongoing operation and compliance of a vast range of laboratories, workshops, teaching facilities, research equipment, vehicles, and boats.

**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.

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

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