Senior Technician - Animal Facilities - School of Biological Science - part time (22.5 hrs)

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityAs a Senior Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting researchers engaged in animal-based studies and manage the day-to-day operations of the Integrated Physiology Unit (IPU). You’ll ensure the welfare of animals, maintain compliance with ethical and legislative requirements, and provide training, advice, and technical assistance to staff and students.Key accountabilities include (not limited to):Managing daily operations of the Integrated Physiology Unit and ensuring a high standard of facility performance.Supporting animal research through expert care, handling, and husbandry practices.Acting as the Medicines and Dispensary Officer for the School, overseeing controlled substances and compliance documentation.Supporting researchers with approved animal procedures and ensuring accurate record keeping.Contributing to the School’s animal ethics compliance, audits and inspections.This role offers a varied mix of hands-on animal care, technical problem-solving, and compliance oversight in a collaborative academic environment where your expertise makes a tangible difference.This role is a part-time (22.5 hrs pw) permanent position - role is based primarily onsiteRemuneration: $72,000- $84,709 per annum, dependent on experience (pro-rated)For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description He kōrero mōu | About youYou will bring:A Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or a related field (a postgraduate qualification is an advantage).At least five years’ experience in a technical or research facility, including three years of hands-on animal care experience.Proven competence in rodent handling and husbandry, and familiarity with the ethical, health, and safety frameworks governing animal research.Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage operations effectively in a busy research environment.Experience in biological containment facilities and with small non-rodent species would be beneficial.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The 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: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 a number of 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 9th November 2025 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 Jo Dodd (Technical Manager) via jr.dodd@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found