Maintenance Coordinator

The University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Waikato is seeking a practical Maintenance Coordinator for UniRec, based at the Hamilton campus. You will keep gym and recreation facilities safe and well maintained, handling repairs and coordinating contractors with a hands-on MacGyver mindset.

Hours are 0.5 FTE (18.75 hours/week) on a 2-year fixed-term contract, with salary in the range of $73,235 to $87,024 prorated per year based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on maintenance experience across mechanical and facility tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a can-do approach.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance work, servicing and contractors.
• Approachable, helpful, customer-focused manner in a gym, recreation setting.
• Health and safety awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain UniRec facilities and equipment to a high standard.
• Carry out repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate servicing, safety checks and contractor attendance.
• Assist staff, students and the public with maintenance requests.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Coordination

Customer-focused

Health & safety

Mechanical repairs

Education

Engineering trade qualification

Job description

The University of Waikato holds a special place in the New Zealand university system. Since its inception in 1964 when it was created by the demands of the local community, the University has shown a commitment to innovation and to...

Join UniRec as our hands‑on, go‑to maintenance all-rounder.

• 2-year fixed-term contract
• Part‑time, 0.5 FTE (18.75 hours per week)
• Varied, practical role based at UniRec

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Are you the kind of person who can turn their hand to almost anything? We’re looking for a practical, resourceful Maintenance Coordinator to help keep UniRec and our Sport and Wellbeing facilities and equipment safe, operational and well maintained. You’ll be our all‑round fixer, someone with a MacGyver mindset who enjoys finding practical solutions. From mechanical and general repairs to maintaining gym and sports equipment or troubleshooting the odd stereo or microphone issue, there’ll be plenty of variety. You’ll also work regularly with UniRec members, students, staff, contractors and the wider public, so being approachable, helpful and customer‑focused is just as important as being handy with the tools. This is a 2-year fixed‑term, 0.5 FTE position (18.75 hours per week) based at UniRec. Hours are worked Monday to Friday, generally spread across four to five days. Salary will be in the range of $73,235 to $87,024 prorated, per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. For more information, please see the position description .

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You’re a practical problem‑solver who enjoys variety, takes initiative and gets satisfaction from keeping things working well.

You’ll bring:

• Practical maintenance experience and confidence with mechanical and general repairs
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a can‑do approach
• The ability to coordinate maintenance, servicing and contractors
• An approachable, helpful and customer‑focused manner
• Good organisation, communication and health and safety awareness

Experience maintaining sport, recreation or fitness facilities would be an advantage, as would an engineering trade qualification or extensive mechanical experience

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Sport and Wellbeing delivers sport, recreation and wellbeing programmes, services and facilities for university students, staff and the wider community, including UniRec, sports fields, clubs, events and wellbeing services.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future‑focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits. The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with NZ Immigration regulations.

Ko Te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world‑class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close: November 20, 2026
Requisition number: 1004005