Technician

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland invites applications for the position of DesignLab Technician within the Design programme in the Faculty of Engineering & Design. 

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi  

This is a significant opportunity to be a technician within a new type of design education at New Zealand’s largest and best resourced University. The ideal candidate will be passionate about design, especially experimentation, rapid prototyping, making, and iterative practice. They will be working within a team of technicians and design academics to assist staff and students to produce a wide variety of projects. 

This is a new programme offering a range of fabrication environments from traditional machinery to digital technologies and sensor environments. The candidate will have proven experience across a range of equipment and skills, including: 

• Laser cutters 
• CNC’s 
• 3d printing and post-processing 
• Water-jet cutters 
• Drill presses 
• Hand tools 
• Model Making 
• Soldering stations 
• Electronics and Arduino coding 
• Sewing machines and more! 

For more information, please see the Position Description

About you | He kōrero mōu  

Our ideal candidate will be comfortable learning new tools and techniques quickly and efficiently (including related software) and have the keenness and confidence to share their knowledge with individuals and groups in the Design Programme community of students, researchers and industry partners. 

Experience with 3d design software would be a distinct advantage e.g. Fusion 360, 3DS Max, Rhino3d, or SolidWorks, as the candidate would be expected to help staff and students solve design issues. 

It’s an expectation that you stay up to date with relevant technologies and techniques to ensure the best possible solutions are made available to staff and students, while also having a solid background in traditional workshop practice. Health and safety is an essential part of the role, so a proactive attitude towards ensuring a safe environment vital. 

Essential:

• Trade qualification in materials / woodworking or related industry e.g. cabinetmaking or boatbuilding; high school qualification or relevant experience
• First aid certificate must be gained and maintained at all times

Preferred:

• Tertiary qualification or trade qualification in a field relevant to the CAI Design Programme e.g. Product Design, Industrial Design, Architecture or Fine Arts

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz