Senior Teaching Technician - Urgent Role

We are on the lookout for a capable Senior Teaching Technician to join our amazing team at University of Auckland in Auckland.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Teaching Technician is a fantastic opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, creativity and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Teaching Technician at University of Auckland today!

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 4,000 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers, teachers, and practising health professionals. Our Vision is to courageously lead and advance hauora across generations in Aotearoa. As such, we are committed to lead and advance the mana of Aotearoa as a global centre of Health learning, research, and innovation. 

Our knowledge, expertise and Teaching are our taonga. We value our students, alumni and donors, and we work closely with partners such as Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ and Te Aka Whai Ora | Māori Health Authority, as well as communities, organisations, industry, and international partners to advance the wellbeing of the peoples of Aotearoa, with a clear commitment to sustainably regenerate people & place.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Join our Teaching Technical team, working closely with the course coordinators/convenors to determine the pedagogical drivers in human anatomy education. You will also provide course coordinators and tutors with support and domain-specific technical skills while also contributing to developing practical learning resources and activities. 

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Teaching Technician to join our team on a 12-month Fixed-Team (37.5 hours per week) basis. 

Working under the legislative and regulatory requirements of the Human Tissue Act 2008 under the guidance of the Inspector of Anatomy, New Zealand Police, and the University of Auckland policies,

This role offers excellent opportunities to broaden your knowledge in human anatomy, prosecting, and plastination while supporting undergraduate, postgraduation, and medical professional Teaching. 

Key responsibilities of the role are:

• Care of the teaching cadavers.
• Independently or assist in embalming.
• Independently or assist in preparing, restoring, and maintaining prosection and plastination specimens.
• Independently or assist in the maintenance and storage of hazardous chemicals. 
• Ensure teaching facilities/rooms are clean, organised per standard operating instructions, and maintained to a high standard, ensuring ongoing functionality, user availability, and regulatory compliance.
• Independently or assist in the setup and pack-down of research and teaching activities.
• Support the effective upkeep, safe and smooth operation, and logistical management of the learning spaces to deliver an excellent student experience at the Human Anatomy Facility.

Remuneration: $60,000 - $80,000 per annum, dependent on experience and

qualifications

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For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

Qualifications

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our suitable candidate will meet these requirements:

• Have knowledge of human anatomy.
• You will need to be flexible, resourceful, and have good attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer literacy.
• Established experience in embalming of at least 7 to 8 years.
• Experience in explaining, demonstrating, and resolving difficult technical issues.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Self-motivation, flexibility, resourcefulness.
• Ability to work closely with all staff, students, other departments and external agencies

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

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

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

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

For more information, please visit  Staff Benefits .

 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 28th April 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Deborah Prendergast via View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

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, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to

Benefits of working as a Senior Teaching Technician in Auckland:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary

● Remote Work opportunity