Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Creative Arts and Industries (CAI) is a respected centre for creative research, teaching and practice at The University of Auckland. CAI offers undergraduate and postgraduate study across a wide range of creative disciplines within the Schools of Architecture and Planning, Fine Arts and Design, Music and the Dance Studies programme. In all areas, the emphasis is on creative exploration, discovery and interdisciplinary collaboration across the Faculty. 

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Fablab Technician to work in our popular Design programme 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 including:

• Laser cutters
• CNC’s
• 3d printers
• water-jet cutters
• drill presses
• routers
• soldering stations
• sewing machines and more!

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent opportunity.
The remuneration is $56,600 - $70,600 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

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.

You will bring experience with woodworking, digital printing/cutting technologies such as 3D subtractive CNC milling, laser cutting, 3D modelling/animation software’s such as Blender, Rhino, Fusion 360, 3DS Max, or Maya, and have the ability to assist staff and students to; fix 3D models, designing objects, and rendering, and preparing assets for game engines.

You will also:

• Have a Trade qualification in materials / woodworking or related industry e.g. cabinetmaking or boatbuilding; high school qualification or relevant experience
• Established experience in a woodworking or materials-based trade and in the use of a variety of analogue machinery.
• Gain A First aid certificate, which must be maintained at all times. Health and safety is an essential part of the role, so a proactive attitude towards ensuring a safe environment is vital.
• Keep up to date with relevant technologies and techniques to ensure the best possible solutions are made available to staff and students.

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 a number of 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 28 August 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 Zane Egginton, via [email protected], for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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