Technology Technician (Food, Hospitality & Textiles)

Rangitoto College; Hibiscus and Bays; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

On-site fitness centre

Library access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Rangitoto College in New Zealand seeks a Technology Technician to support the Food Technology, Hospitality and Textiles areas in the Technology Department. You will prepare materials, equipment, and environment for practical lessons, maintain pantry stock, assist with purchasing and inventory, and manage departmental administration.

This permanent role is 40 hours per week during school terms, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Food Technology & Hospitality Support: Practical preparation, resetting classrooms after practicals, pack-up of lesson trolleys, setting up teacher demonstration trays, maintaining pantry stock levels, laundry allocation, daily staple checks across three classrooms, on-call assistance during practical lessons.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Customer focus

Independent working

Right to work NZ

Driver's licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Technology Technician (Food, Hospitality & Textiles)

Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement G4

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.

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.