Technology Technician (Food, Hospitality & Textiles)

School Jobs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangitoto College in Auckland is seeking an experienced Technology Technician to support the Food Technology, Hospitality and Textiles areas in the Technology Department. Rangitoto offers a warm and inclusive working culture, free staff parking, on-site fitness centre and library access, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

This role blends administrative coordination with practical classroom support, ensuring teaching staff and students have the materials, ingredients, equipment

Qualifications

• High level of organisational skills, time management, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Google Workspace.
• Practical problem-solving abilities and a proactive, customer-focused work ethic.
• Ability to work independently on initiative while collaborating effectively as a team player.
• Valid legal right to work and live in New Zealand (required).
• Clean driver’s licence (advantageous for local provisions purchasing).

Responsibilities

• Food Technology & Hospitality Support: Practical preparation, resetting classrooms following practicals, pack-up of lesson trolleys, setting up teacher demonstration trays, maintaining pantry stock levels, managing laundry allocation, undertaking daily staple checks across three classrooms, and providing on-call assistance during practical lessons.
• Textiles Support: Measuring and cutting textile materials, threading sewing machines and overlockers, setting up specialised lesson equipment, and maintaining machinery readiness.
• Purchasing & Inventory: Managing pantry stock, collating weekly food orders, purchasing provisions and textile materials, and liaising with HOD Technology regarding equipment purchases.
• Departmental Administration: Collating weekly departmental invoices, managing incoming deliveries, maintaining local supply contact knowledge, and proactively forecasting resource needs against upcoming course content.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team player

Customer-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Position

Permanent Full-time 40 hours per week (Term-Time Only)

Remuneration

Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement (SSSCA) – Grade 4

Commencement

Term 1, 2027 (25 January 2027 or by negotiation)

About Rangitoto College

Rangitoto College is looking for an experienced, energetic, and capable Technology Technician to support the Food Technology, Hospitality, and Textiles areas in our Technology Department. Rangitoto offers a warm and inclusive working culture, free staff parking, on-site fitness centre and library access, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

About The Role

This position offers a satisfying mix of administrative coordination and practical classroom support. You will play an essential role in enabling high-quality learning outcomes by ensuring teaching staff and students have the necessary materials, ingredients, equipment, and environment prepared for all practical lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Technology & Hospitality Support: Practical preparation, resetting classrooms following practicals, pack-up of lesson trolleys, setting up teacher demonstration trays, maintaining pantry stock levels, managing laundry allocation, undertaking daily staple checks across three classrooms, and providing on-call assistance during practical lessons.
• Textiles Support: Measuring and cutting textile materials, threading sewing machines and overlockers, setting up specialised lesson equipment, and maintaining machinery readiness.
• Purchasing & Inventory: Managing pantry stock, collating weekly food orders, purchasing provisions and textile materials, and liaising with HOD Technology regarding equipment purchases.
• Departmental Administration: Collating weekly departmental invoices, managing incoming deliveries, maintaining local supply contact knowledge, and proactively forecasting resource needs against upcoming course content.

Working Hours & Schedule

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week during school terms only, offering excellent work-life balance. Working hours will accommodate pre-lesson practical setups.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• High level of organisational skills, time management, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Google Workspace.
• Practical problem-solving abilities and a proactive, customer-focused work ethic.
• Ability to work independently on initiative while collaborating effectively as a team player.
• Valid legal right to work and live in New Zealand (required).
• Clean driver’s licence (advantageous for local provisions purchasing).

In accordance with the Children’s Act 2014, the successful applicant will be required to undergo full safety checking, including police vetting and reference checks, prior to appointment.

Applications close

4pm Monday 23 November 2026