Safety Management Technician
Institution Info
Palmerston North, Auckland or Wellington, Multiple Locations, New Zealand Phone: 06 951 9000
Web Site: www.massey.ac.nz/
Institution Profile
Job ID:
CS_ZEG_458_05/25
Location:
Auckland, AUK
Job Views:
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Job Description:
CS_ZEG_458_05/25
Professional Grade 4 $49,811 - $72,803
College of Sciences
Term length: ongoing
Hours of work: part-time
Position Overview
Join one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading research universities in a specialised safety role supporting marine conservation and scientific research.
The School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences (SFTNS) at Massey University is seeking a Safety Management Technician to support the unique work of the Cetacean Pathology Unit (CPU). Based on our Albany campus, this permanent part-time 0.2 FTE (7.5 hrs) position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with laboratory and field-based safety standards, particularly in relation to marine mammal research.
About the role | Mō te tūranga
Reporting to the Zoology & Ecology Group Lead, you will provide safety compliance and technical support across field and laboratory activities. This includes managing hazardous substances, maintaining safety documentation, coordinating emergency response plans, supporting live stranding responses, and liaising with key partners such as iwi, the Department of Conservation (DOC), and internal compliance teams.
What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Why Massey? | Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
At Massey University, we are Tiriti-led, future-focused, and committed to impactful research that serves our communities and ecosystems. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge marine biology in a role that combines scientific rigour with hands-on environmental stewardship.
Enjoy flexible hours, a collaborative and mission-driven team, and the chance to help protect Aotearoa’s marine biodiversity through world-class research support.
To view/download the job description, please click on the file below
JD - Safety Management Technician
Closing: 15/06/2025 21:30:00
Professional Grade 4 $49,811 - $72,803
College of Sciences
Term length: ongoing
Hours of work: part-time
Position Overview
Join one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading research universities in a specialised safety role supporting marine conservation and scientific research.
The School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences (SFTNS) at Massey University is seeking a Safety Management Technician to support the unique work of the Cetacean Pathology Unit (CPU). Based on our Albany campus, this permanent part-time 0.2 FTE (7.5 hrs) position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with laboratory and field-based safety standards, particularly in relation to marine mammal research.
About the role | Mō te tūranga
Reporting to the Zoology & Ecology Group Lead, you will provide safety compliance and technical support across field and laboratory activities. This includes managing hazardous substances, maintaining safety documentation, coordinating emergency response plans, supporting live stranding responses, and liaising with key partners such as iwi, the Department of Conservation (DOC), and internal compliance teams.
What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree with laboratory and fieldwork experience.
- A full, current New Zealand driver’s licence.
- Demonstrated laboratory and hazardous substance management experience.
- Experience handling marine mammals and conducting safe fieldwork operations.
- Strong understanding of Tikanga Māori and willingness to work respectfully with iwi partners.
- Preferably, a current First Aid certificate.
Why Massey? | Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
At Massey University, we are Tiriti-led, future-focused, and committed to impactful research that serves our communities and ecosystems. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge marine biology in a role that combines scientific rigour with hands-on environmental stewardship.
Enjoy flexible hours, a collaborative and mission-driven team, and the chance to help protect Aotearoa’s marine biodiversity through world-class research support.
To view/download the job description, please click on the file below
JD - Safety Management Technician
Closing: 15/06/2025 21:30:00
Posted:
28/05/2025
