Job Opportunities in New Zealand

At the core of Te Kura Tuarua o Taraika ki Pukeahu (WHS) are Whānau, Excellence, Respect and Ora. Applicants will be committed to continuing the prioritisation of Mātauranga Māori and joining our kura on its journey to being bicultural. We are a coeducational non-uniform school located on Pukeahu. We have a growing relationship with Te Atiawa which supports our kura’s access to the wider community of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and its potential local curriculum.

We are looking for a Science Technician to suport the work of a busy Science Faculty. The successful applicant will have a relevant science qualification and experience of working in a laboratory environment. You will support the Science Faculty in co-ordinating the use of practical resources and facilities. You will be experienced, with an emphasis on safe working practices, in providing assistance to the practical needs of the Faculty. Your duties will be varied and there will be opportunity to develop within the role. You will have good communication skills and a flexible, self-motivating attitude with an aptitude for organisation and a willingness to learn.

This is a permanent, part-time role: 5 hours per day, 44 weeks per year (term time plus one week each school holiday) governed by the terms of the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.

Applications will only be accepted through: https://whs.schooljobs.nz/Job/Science-Technician/Wellington/4075

The timeline for appointment is as follows:
Applications close: Thursday 17 October at 8am

Interviews: week commencing Monday 21 October with appointment made by Tuesday 29 October 2024.

Position commences: 21 January 2025, with the possibility of a handover week late November 2024.