Lab Manager and Science Technician

Hillcrest High School; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest High School in Hamilton, North Island, is seeking a dedicated Lab Manager & Science Technician to support the Science Department. You will help ensure laboratories are safe, prepared, and ready for discovery in a collaborative team environment.

The role is permanent, five days per week from 8am to 4pm, term time only, with NZ residency required and a Police Safety Check. Training and ongoing professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Previous lab experience preferred.
• Familiar with legislation around safe laboratories.
• Strong focus on health and safety in school labs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school laboratories are safe, prepared and ready for discovery. Support teachers and students in the Science Department.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Lab experience

Health & safety

Lab legislation familiarity

Job description

Hillcrest High School – Hamilton, North Island

Hillcrest High School is a co-educational school in Hamilton. We have a culture of high expectations in all areas of school life: academic, cultural, arts and sporting, so our akonga develop the skills to be lifelong learners who can adapt and positively contribute to an ever changing world. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and vibrant school where akonga can find their place.

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Manager & Science Technician to join our collaborative Science Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our teachers and students by ensuring our laboratories are safe, prepared, and ready for discovery.

The role is permanent, five days per week, 8am to 4pm, term time only.

Skills needed:

• Good time management
• ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• previous lab experience is preferred
• be familiar with appropriate legislation around safe laboratories
• strong focus on health and safety

Applicants must have NZ Residency with the legal right to work in NZ and will be required to undergo a Police Safety Check.

A copy of the job description can be found on the Hillcrest High School website: https://www.hillcrest-high.school.nz/our-school/our-people/vacancies/