"Plumber"

Job Description:

PROPERTY SERVICES | RATOKA WHARE WĀNAKA
TRADE SERVICES | RATONGA MAHI-Ā-REHE

• 6.75% Superannuation and Cell Phone.
• On-call, Overtime rates, Tool Allowance Base Salary.
• On the job and in-house training opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.

The role/Te mahi

Are you a skilled plumber looking for a role with plenty of variety and people interaction?

As a Plumber within the Trades Services team at the University of Otago, you will have the opportunity to work on different types of commercial and residential plumbing systems.

You will execute the planning and delivery of high-quality Plumbing and Gas work on our Dunedin Campus, including general plumbing and gas fitting repairs, maintenance, alterations and installations.

Your skills and experience/ Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Ideally you will be a registered and experienced Plumber/Gas Fitter, with practical and sound knowledge of the sector.

Certifying Plumbing and Gas is an advantage.

Successful candidates will also have:

• Experience in Plumbing and Gas Installation and maintenance.
• General knowledge of materials, equipment, and sub-trades relative to the building industry.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

You will be self-motivated, energetic, and organised with the ability to produce quality work within required timeframes.

This position requires a person who can work under minimum supervision, with good communication skills, who is result focussed and client centred, as much of the work involves dealing with a variety of people around the University.

About our Team/Mō te tīma

Property Services, as part of the wider University of Otago is a division responsible for buildings with a replacement cost of NZ$2.5 billion, and more than 22,000 hectares of land. With over 3,500 University Staff and 20,000 students, it can be a bit like helping to run a small town.

We deploy, support, and maintain a wide and exciting array of equipment and facilities including state-of-the-art research laboratories, large student accommodation facilities, and a variety of multi-use spaces from teaching facilities through to restaurant and café venues.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a permanent, full-time Monday to Friday (40 hours week) position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this position is $74,059 to $90,581 per annum. On-call and overtime rates are available.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Graham Marshall via the contact details below. #LI-DNI

Application/ Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600190 will close on Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Graham Marshall

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

Location: About Dunedin