"Senior Technician Shared Laboratories-2600168"

T SUPPORT SERVICES | RATONGA AMO HANGARAU

DIGITAL SERVICES DIVISION | RATONGA MATIHIKO

Mō Te Tīma | About Our Team

We are part of the IT Support Services Team, on hand to provide technical and relevant support across every corner of the University – and that encompasses some of the most cutting-edge tech in use today. The wider team are collaborative and as eager to impart their skills as you are to learn, and if you’ve got innovative ideas on the way we do things, we’re always open to new approaches.

This role sits within the Shared Services team and requires a flexible client focused approach, with a strong commitment to excellence. As our team continues to grow, we are seeking a mature technician with a passion for providing exceptional customer service to all Shared Laboratory users.

Te mahi | The role

Empower staff to succeed in a hands-on, tech-driven lab environment while building your IT and problem-solving skills within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

We are seeking a mature and dependable technician with experience in a teaching and/or research laboratory environment. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong client-focused approach, with the ability to prioritise workloads, communicate effectively with a diverse range of users and respond flexibly to changing demands.

The role also involves training new users, developing training materials and conducting demonstrations on services as required, including AV equipment, laboratory equipment and other specialist tools.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team to deliver high-quality laboratory support services. You will develop your technical, IT, and problem-solving skills, gain experience in training and service delivery, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of laboratory systems. Be part of a team that makes a real difference to teaching and student success.

Kā Pūkeka Me Kā Wheako | Your skills and experience

•    Tertiary level qualification in a field, including extensive laboratory experience.

•    Proven experience working within a teaching laboratory environment.

Pūroko | Further details

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours a week) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The salary range for this role is $73,583 to $79,682. Top of the range is $84,253 per annum.

We offer five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. More information regarding employee benefits can be found here.

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

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

For further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Dr. Maree Gould via the contact details below.

Tono | Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600168 will close on Monday, 16 February 2026.

Additional Information

Contact:Dr. Maree Gould

Position details:Job Description

Further Information:Department Website

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Location:About Dunedin

Primary Location NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status Permanent 

Salary Level and Range Digital Specialist Band B (Range of Appointments $73,583 to $79,682, Top of Range $84,253)

Organisation IT Support Services Office

Job Function ICT Support and Training