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Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityTaumata Teitei, the University’s Vision 2030 and Strategic Plan, focuses on four impact areas; sustainability; health and wellbeing; advancing just, cultured, and engaged communities; and ethical innovation and technology.Research centres are a critical enabler of these strategic priorities and initiatives, bringing together stakeholders working towards common research goals. Following a review in 2022, the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences renewed its commitment to Six Faculty Research Centres. The Eisdell Moore Centre (EMC) for hearing and balance research is one of the six Faculty Research Centres. The EMC is dedicated to reducing the impact of hearing and balance disabilities in New Zealand and the Pacific Region. EMC also houses the WHO Collaborating Centre for Indigenous and Pacific Ear and Hearing Care, engaging and maintaining relationships with communities in Aotearoa and the Pacific Islands. Find out more by visiting our website https://www.emcentre.ac.nz/We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Senior Research Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support to the Directors and Research Operations Manager. This role is crucial in supporting key initiatives, including outreach, communications, events, funding rounds, and digital presence, helping to strengthen connections, visibility, and impact.As the Senior Research Operations Coordinator, you will collaborate closely with a diverse team of academics, professional staff, external stakeholders, and the public. Your strong communication and relationship management skills will be essential. You will be ready to hit the ground running with excellent organisational abilities, capable of efficiently juggling multiple tasks. This is a part time (22.5 hours per week), fixed term role ending 31 December 2029.Remuneration:  $73,400 - $83,000 dependent on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position DescriptionHe kōrero mōu | About youYou will have experience navigating policies and procedures in a large, complex organisation, with an understanding of research management and the research funding environment.You will be skilled in project, people and time management, with the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.You will have strong written and oral communication skills, with experience coordinating research-related events such as symposiums, workshops and seminars, developing communication materials and engaging with diverse stakeholders.You will be confident working both independently and collaboratively, identifying opportunities and developing innovative ways to overcome challenges.It is preferable that you have experience with website management, including updating and creating content.You will be proficient in coordinating communication across various platforms, including social media, email, newsletters and membership lists.You will be capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, academia, government providers and community stakeholders.You will be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams for managing administrative tasks.Ideally you will have some experience engaging with Māori and Pacific communitiesNgā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe 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 schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn 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 applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 3 September 2026 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 Jacqui Grey via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.  #LI-DNI

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to join our busy research unit within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. This role plays a critical part in supporting world‑leading research by ensuring the highest standards of animal care, welfare, and compliance. You will be part of a friendly, highly skilled technical team who take pride in their work and in supporting researchers to deliver meaningful outcomes that improve lives in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.In this role, you will be responsible for:Providing high-quality animal husbandry, hygiene, and breeding support while maintaining excellent animal health and welfare standardsSupporting research staff and programmes through routine and specialist animal care proceduresMonitoring animal welfare and ensuring all activities comply with Animal Ethics Committee approvals and relevant legislationMaintaining accurate records, databases, and documentation for animal care and operational activitiesSupporting containment, security, and hygiene standards across assigned facilitiesAssisting with the operation, maintenance, and appropriate use of equipment within the facilityWorking collaboratively with colleagues, researchers, and students in a busy research environmentThis role includes weekend and public holiday rostered work.This is a fulltime (37.5h per week), permanent position.The salary range for this role is $63,600 - $79,300, depending on skills and experienceFor more detailed information, please review the position descriptionHe kōrero mōu | About youYou are someone who is genuinely passionate about animal welfare and takes pride in delivering high standards of care. You enjoy working as part of a team, communicate clearly, and are comfortable balancing routine tasks with more specialised procedures.You bring a practical, calm approach to your work, are confident handling animals, and understand the importance of compliance, accuracy, and professionalism in a research setting. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this role.You will bring:Qualification in animal care or relevant practical experienceExperience working with animals, ideally within a laboratory or research environmentKnowledge of, or ability to learn, New Zealand animal welfare and regulatory requirementsConfidence handling both small and large animalsStrong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamGood computer literacy and record‑keeping skillsNgā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe 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 practicesUp to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveFor more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 4 September 2026. To be considered, applications must include both a cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please note we do not accept applications by email.   #LI-DNI

Job DescriptionWaipapa Taumata Rau | The University of AucklandThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. Within the Faculty of Engineering, our technical teams play an essential role in supporting world-class teaching, learning, and innovation. We are passionate about creating safe, engaging, and hands-on learning environments that help students develop practical engineering skills and real-world experience. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are looking for a proactive, technically skilled, and student-focused Teaching Technician to join our Engineering technical support team.This is a varied and hands-on role where you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching laboratory and workshop experiences for students across the Faculty of Engineering.Working closely with academic staff, students, and fellow technicians, you will support the preparation, operation, and maintenance of engineering laboratories and workshops while ensuring a safe, organised, and engaging learning environment.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, working with a wide range of engineering equipment and technologies, and supporting students in a collaborative tertiary environment.You’ll be joining a supportive and knowledgeable team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Key responsibilities include:Supporting the setup, operation, and maintenance of teaching laboratories and engineering workshop environmentsAssisting academic staff and students during practical teaching activities and laboratory sessionsProviding technical advice and troubleshooting support across a range of engineering equipment and systemsMaintaining workshop equipment, tools, and laboratory resources to ensure safe and effective operationSupporting health and safety processes and ensuring compliance within laboratory and workshop environmentsAssisting with fabrication, design, manufacturing, and technical preparation activities where requiredMonitoring and maintaining stock, equipment, and consumablesContributing to continuous improvement initiatives across teaching laboratories and technical servicesBuilding positive relationships with students, academic staff, suppliers, and wider technical teamsThis is a role where your technical expertise and practical support will directly contribute to the student learning experience and the successful delivery of engineering teaching activities.This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week role, on a permanent contract. The salary range is $63,600 - $79,300 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.For more information, please review the Position Description. He kōrero mōu | About youYou are someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in supporting high-quality learning environments.You bring strong technical capability, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate confidently with both students and staff. You enjoy working collaboratively, can manage competing priorities, and are proactive in identifying solutions and improvements.Most importantly, you are passionate about supporting students and contributing positively to a safe, engaging, and innovative teaching environment. Ngā pūkenga motuhake | Important skills and experienceA trade qualification or relevant experience in areas such as design, manufacturing, civil engineering, structural engineering, workshop practice, or mechanical engineeringAt least five years’ experience in a relevant technical or engineering support roleStrong practical engineering and workshop skillsExperience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues effectivelySound understanding of health and safety practices within engineering workshop or laboratory environmentsExcellent organisational, planning, and communication skillsStrong relationship-building skills and a student-focused approachAbility to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively within a team environmentThe following would be highly beneficial:Experience working within a tertiary education environmentExperience supporting teaching laboratories or workshop-based learning in higher educationA tertiary qualification in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related disciplineExperience or interest in teaching, learning, or pedagogy Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks' annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 21/08/2026 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 Ashveen Nand - [email protected] more information. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.   #LI-DNI

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Health Promotion Adviser to join our Student Success and Wellbeing team.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating a healthier, more connected, and supportive university environment for our students.Working under the Oranga Tauira | Student Wellbeing Strategy, you will develop, coordinate, and deliver a range of student wellbeing programmes, campaigns, events, training, and activities designed to enhance student health and wellbeing across the University.A key part of the role will be ensuring that student voice is at the heart of our wellbeing initiatives. You will work closely with student leaders, clubs, and groups, coordinate listening hui and focus groups, and create opportunities for students to shape the programmes and initiatives that affect them.You'll also develop and deliver training, contribute to wellbeing communications and campaigns, undertake research into best practice, and evaluate programmes to ensure they are making a meaningful difference.This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys combining health promotion, project management, communications, training, research, and relationship building to create positive outcomes for young people.Key responsibilities include:Developing, planning, and delivering student wellbeing programmes, campaigns, events, activities, and resources.Coordinating student voice through focus groups, listening hui, student leaders, and student organisations.Developing and delivering wellbeing training and supporting student ambassadors to deliver training to their peers.Working collaboratively with Communications & Marketing to develop engaging and effective wellbeing communications.Researching best-practice approaches to student wellbeing and using evidence to inform programmes and messaging.Managing projects, budgets, risks, evaluations, and reporting to ensure initiatives are delivered effectively.Building strong relationships with students, University teams, and external organisations to support successful wellbeing initiatives.Identifying opportunities to continuously improve programmes and enhance the student experience.This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week role on a permanent basis. The salary range for this role is $73,400 - $90,700 per annum.For more information, please review the position description. He kōrero mōu | About youYou are a passionate health promotion or wellbeing professional who enjoys working with young people and creating initiatives that make a genuine difference.You are confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders and can turn ideas into engaging programmes, events, training, and communications. You bring strong interpersonal skills and are comfortable connecting with a diverse student population, building trust, and working collaboratively across a complex organisation.You'll also be someone who enjoys using research, data, and feedback to understand what works and identify opportunities to do things better.Most importantly, you bring empathy, creativity, initiative, and a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and equity. Ngā pūkenga motuhake | Important skills and experienceA relevant degree in social work, community development, health promotion, public health, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience.At least five years' relevant experience, including experience working with young people in a health promotion capacity.Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects and activities involving a range of stakeholders.Experience developing, facilitating, and delivering training programmes for young people.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse student population.Experience analysing data, evaluating programmes, and using insights to make recommendations and improve outcomes.Strong project management, planning, coordination, and relationship-building skills.Knowledge of health promotion theory and practice and a commitment to continuous improvement.The following would be highly beneficial:Experience developing health promotion resources, communications, activities, and programmes.Experience working in a tertiary environment or with student clubs and organisations.Experience developing and delivering education and training activities. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks' annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 6/9/2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experience required. Please note that we may close the role earlier if we find suitable candidates before the end date.Please reach out to Alejandra Gonzalez Campanella - [email protected] with any questions about the role. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.