Teaching Technician

Aitomic Jobs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a proactive Teaching Technician to join the Engineering technical support team. This hands-on role supports delivery of high-quality teaching laboratories and workshops for engineering students, working closely with academic staff and fellow technicians.

You will contribute to setup, operation, and safe maintenance of facilities, handling fabrication, design, manufacturing tasks, and stock control.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or relevant experience in design, manufacturing, civil, structural engineering, workshop practice, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong practical engineering and workshop skills.
• Excellent health and safety practices within workshop/lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Support setup, operation, and maintenance of teaching laboratories and workshops.
• Assist academic staff and students during practical sessions.
• Provide technical advice and troubleshooting across engineering equipment and systems.
• Maintain equipment, stock, and consumables; ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Trade qualification

Engineering support

Health and safety

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Short Summary

Teaching Technician with University of Auckland. 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…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Teaching Technician
• Organization: University of Auckland
• Country / coverage: New Zealand
• Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-08-14
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

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. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 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. He kōrero mōu | About you 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. Ngā pūkenga motuhake | Important skills and experience 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…

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 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.

Requirements / Eligibility

• For more information, please review the Position Description.
• He kōrero mōu | About you 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.