"Simulation Technician"

Job Description:

• Are you looking for a permanent, part-time role with flexible working hours in Te Puna Hauora – School of Health?
• Do you have experience working in a health environment, or other clinical setting?
• Have you got outstanding people and communication skills?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permanent, part time Simulation Technician. This role sits within Te Puna Hauora – School of Health, Te Pukenga Wai – Faculty of Education, Health, and Psychological Sciences. The role is located at our Newtown Campus at the Wellington Regional Hospital until June 2026, relocating to our Kelburn Campus July 2026 onwards. This role may suit someone looking for flexible working hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of the Simulation Suite.
• Prepare and pack away simulation teaching sessions.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of simulation equipment.
• Overseeing equipment and consumables inventories.
• Arranging and undertaking training for staff in the use of equipment.
• Plan and monitor simulation suite budgets.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be:

• A motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, and will thrive in this role with an excellent manner with people, strong attention to detail, and self-management skills. This role is busy, challenging, extremely rewarding and interesting for the individual with the right temperament.
• A highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team.

You will need:

• Effective time management and forward planning to balance simulation teaching sessions and maintain a high standard of service to both students and staff.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key requirements:

• Experience working in a health environment, or a simulation suite, laboratory, or clinical setting.
• Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Outstanding people and communication skills including the ability to adjust to different audiences.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.

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Close date for vacancy: 31 August 2025

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Kate Berry (kate.berry@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.