Teaching Technician

University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Superannuation up to 6.75%

Five weeks’ annual leave

Career development programs

Discounted car parking

Parental leave allowance

Childcare assistance

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a proactive Teaching Technician to support the delivery of teaching laboratories and workshops within the Faculty of Engineering. You will work with academic staff and students to set up, operate, and maintain engineering teaching spaces.

Join a collaborative team committed to practical problem-solving, safe learning environments, and continuous improvement in technical services. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• A trade qualification or relevant experience in design, manufacturing, civil/structural engineering, workshop practice, or mechanical engineering.
• At least five years’ experience in a relevant technical or engineering support role.
• Strong practical engineering and workshop skills.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues effectively.
• Sound understanding of health and safety practices within engineering workshop or laboratory environments.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a student-focused approach.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the setup, operation, and maintenance of teaching laboratories and engineering workshop environments
• Assisting academic staff and students during practical teaching activities and laboratory sessions
• Providing technical advice and troubleshooting support across a range of engineering equipment and systems
• Maintaining workshop equipment, tools, and laboratory resources to ensure safe and effective operation
• Supporting health and safety processes and ensuring compliance within laboratory and workshop environments
• Assisting with fabrication, design, manufacturing, and technical preparation activities where required
• Monitoring and maintaining stock, equipment, and consumables
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across teaching laboratories and technical services
• Building positive relationships with students, academic staff, suppliers, and wider technical teams

Skills

Trade qualification

Engineering support experience

Workshop skills

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Student-focused approach

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job description

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University of Auckland – Auckland, North Island

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.

Within the Faculty of Engineering, our technical teams play an essential role in supporting world-class teaching, learning, and innovation. We are passionate about creating safe, engaging, and hands‑on learning environments that help students develop practical engineering skills and real‑world experience.

We are looking for a proactive, technically skilled, and student‑focused Teaching Technician to join our Engineering technical support team.

This is a varied and hands‑on role where you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality teaching laboratory and workshop experiences for students across the Faculty of Engineering.

Working closely with academic staff, students, and fellow technicians, you will support the preparation, operation, and maintenance of engineering laboratories and workshops while ensuring a safe, organised, and engaging learning environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical problem‑solving, working with a wide range of engineering equipment and technologies, and supporting students in a collaborative tertiary environment.

You’ll be joining a supportive and knowledgeable team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the setup, operation, and maintenance of teaching laboratories and engineering workshop environments
• Assisting academic staff and students during practical teaching activities and laboratory sessions
• Providing technical advice and troubleshooting support across a range of engineering equipment and systems
• Maintaining workshop equipment, tools, and laboratory resources to ensure safe and effective operation
• Supporting health and safety processes and ensuring compliance within laboratory and workshop environments
• Assisting with fabrication, design, manufacturing, and technical preparation activities where required
• Monitoring and maintaining stock, equipment, and consumables
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across teaching laboratories and technical services
• Building positive relationships with students, academic staff, suppliers, and wider technical teams

This is a role where your technical expertise and practical support will directly contribute to the student learning experience and the successful delivery of engineering teaching activities.

This is a full‑time, 37.5 hours per week role, on a permanent contract. The salary range is $63,600 - $79,300 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information, please review the Position Description.

You are someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and takes pride in supporting high‑quality learning environments.

You bring strong technical capability, excellent problem‑solving skills, and the ability to communicate confidently with both students and staff. You enjoy working collaboratively, can manage competing priorities, and are proactive in identifying solutions and improvements.

Most importantly, you are passionate about supporting students and contributing positively to a safe, engaging, and innovative teaching environment.

• A trade qualification or relevant experience in areas such as design, manufacturing, civil engineering, structural engineering, workshop practice, or mechanical engineering
• At least five years’ experience in a relevant technical or engineering support role
• Strong practical engineering and workshop skills
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues effectively
• Sound understanding of health and safety practices within engineering workshop or laboratory environments
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills
• Strong relationship‑building skills and a student‑focused approach
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively within a team environment

The following would be highly beneficial:

• Experience working within a tertiary education environment
• Experience supporting teaching laboratories or workshop‑based learning in higher education
• A tertiary qualification in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience or interest in teaching, learning, or pedagogy

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visitStaff Benefits.