Kaitātari | Senior Technician

6 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Full time
  • Do you have a relevant trade qualification as well as industry experience?
  • Have you got the ability to work cooperatively within a team and communicate with a wide range of people?
  • Can you effectively set up experimental test-rigs and provide general electrical, mechanical and technical support?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kaitātari - Senior Technician to join the Paihau - Robinson Research Institute Team on a permanent, full-time basis. The Senior Technician will work on several applied engineering programmes across the Institutes research portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist in the integration of electromagnetic, electrical and mechanical components into systems including MR, rotating machines in line with best practice.
  • Provide technical support to facilitate design and manufacture electromagnetic systems including close liaison with external componentry suppliers and design.
  • Provide design and manufacture input into cryogenic environments for any of the superconducting devices under development within Robinson Research Institute.
  • Accurately set up experimental test-rigs using appropriate measuring equipment.
  • Service vacuum pumps and have knowledge of vacuum welding processes.
  • Provide training and guidance to Robinson Research Institute staff and students in best-practice manufacturing techniques for cryogenic and general engineering environments.
  • Provide general electrical, mechanical and technical support to programmes across the Robinson Institute as required.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The ideal candidate will have a relevant trade qualification (fitter-turner or toolmaker) and relevant industry experience. You will be an energetic person with proven ability to work well within a team of people as well as communicating and interacting effectively with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds and ages.

You will also be able to work in a semi-autonomous capacity, providing flexible client focused support services. CNC experience and knowledge of CAD/CAM and registration with the NZ Electrical Workers Registration Board would be an advantage in this role.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 20 November 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Jeannie Redman, Robinson Research Institute Manager ).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

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