Job Description

Facilities Management | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays
• Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)
• Professional development opportunities
• Permanent | Full-time (40 hours per week)

Are you a registered electrician with experience in HVAC, controls, or building automation systems?

Join the University of Canterbury and play a key role in maintaining and optimising the intelligent building systems that support one of New Zealand's largest and most complex campuses.

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Building Controls Service Technician? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As a Building Controls Service Technician, you'll work across a diverse range of campus facilities, ensuring building management systems, HVAC controls, lighting controls, and electrical-for-mechanical services operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll troubleshoot faults, respond to system alarms, carry out planned maintenance, support building upgrades, and contribute to energy efficiency initiatives across campus. Working closely with engineers, contractors, and other trades, you'll help deliver smart building solutions that improve performance and occupant comfort.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are a qualified and registered electrician with strong fault-finding skills and a genuine interest in controls technology and automation.

You'll bring experience working with HVAC, industrial controls, or building automation systems, along with the ability to diagnose complex issues and work collaboratively in a busy operational environment.

Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), controls commissioning, DALI lighting controls, or energy management systems will be highly regarded.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You'll be part of UC's specialist Building Controls team within Facilities Management, working alongside skilled technicians, engineers, mechanical trades staff, and contractors who are passionate about delivering high-performing, future-focused campus infrastructure.