Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are on the lookout for a Healthcare Simulation Technician (Senior Teaching Technician) to join our team on a 0.2 FTE permanent basis. The role will provide advanced clinical technical support for senior medical and health sciences undergraduate students (medical, nursing, optometry, and pharmacy), postgraduate students, and various healthcare professionals, covering a wide range of internal and external courses and workshops deemed essential for safe medical practice in a hospital or community situation.

You will also work closely with course coordinators/convenors to determine the pedagogical drivers in clinical education. To provide course coordinators and tutors with substantive support and domain-specific technical skills whilst contributing to the development of practical learning resources and activities.

Key responsibilities of the role are:

• Take a technical lead role support with running and training of specialised and high-fidelity clinical equipment and simulators for the course teaching and conduct preventive maintenance, repairs, and testing on a regular basis to ensure they are safe and in working order.
• Ensure teaching facilities/rooms are clean, organised as per standard operating instructions and maintained to a high standard ensuring ongoing functionality, availability to users, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the effective upkeep, safe and smooth operation, and logistical management of the learning spaces to deliver an excellent student experience at the Simulation Centre for Patient Safety
• Independently conduct or assist co-ordination of effective operations of course setup, operation, and pack-down of teaching activities including preparation of props, patient notes and other simulation related items and materials in advance.

This is a part-time (7.5 hours per week), permanent opportunity. 
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Tertiary qualification in a health-science.
• Recent experience in a clinical setting.
• Nurse, paramedic, anaesthetic technician, or allied health professional is essential.
• Experience in explaining and resolving difficult technical issues in a clinical practice environment.
• Demonstrable experience in coaching and mentoring.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer literacy.

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 30 April 2024 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 Dr Sally Hsieh [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