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• Fantastic opportunity to provide high quality technical support for teaching and research with focus in Sport and Human Performance Science within the Division of Health
• Are you a go-getter, a quick learner, eager to proactively solve problems, with a friendly personality and excellent computer skills?
• Join our dynamic team with an academic reputation for sport-related studies that is in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
We are looking for a Technical Officer or Advanced Technical Officer to work 3 days a week (22.5 hours, 0.6 FTE) to provide high quality technical support for teaching and research with a focus in Sport and Human Movement within the Division of Health.
The expectation is for this role to be based at the Adams Centre two days (15 hours) per week and at the Velodrome one day (7.5 hours) per week. For this varied role, you'll need to be technically savvy, as well as organised and enjoy the process and outcomes of Sport-based scientific research. Primarily you will be responsible for technical support around the use, instruction and maintenance of our laboratory equipment and instrumentations, as well as the associated management of a range of laboratory data, ensuring it is accurate, quality assured and readily available for the end users (students and researchers).

Core activities will include:

• planning and logistics for laboratory-based teaching and research
• expert advice, guidance, and support to students and staff on technical operational matters
• maintain, calibrate, install and service laboratory instruments and sensors, sample collection and data analysis.

Salary for the Technical Officer will be in the range of $69,199 to $82,228 per year (pro-rated) and for the Advanced Technical Officer the salary will be in the range of $82,795 to $$94,691 per year (pro-rated) based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position.
For more information on the roles please see the position descriptions for Technical Officer and Advanced Technical Officer. For an informal conversation about the roles, please contact Sharmila Kannan, School Manager at ksharmila.pnkannan@waikato.ac.nz. All applications must be submitted online through our recruitment portal (emailed applications will not be accepted).
Ko wai koe? - Who are you?
You will be a technical expert or keen to develop new skills – the kind of person who is hands-on and wants to help make any piece of equipment work. You'll have experience overseeing the day-to-day running of a teaching and research laboratory, and of assigned equipment including upgrading and resource scheduling. You are in your element maintaining, calibrating, installing, and servicing instruments and sensors, as well as serving as a resource to students and staff. Your work ethos reflects tikanga best practices.
No week will be the same as another, so you'll be adaptable and able to work anywhere. You might be on a field programme out in the community, or you might be fixing equipment in the laboratory. You are eager to embrace new ways of doing things. You are proactive and not afraid to ask pertinent questions to help you navigate your role.
You will be self-motivated and quick learning, with a demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of our great team. An ability to relate effectively and sensitively to students and staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is essential.
Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?
The Division of Health is in a strong growth phase, expanding the range of programmes that it offers in response to some of the urgent workforce pressures in Aotearoa. The Sport and Human Performance programmes of the Division enjoy strong enrolments at both Master's and Bachelor's level and boast an academic reputation for sport-related studies that is in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings. The Division is committed to growing the Sport and Human Movement programmes to service Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Visit us for more information about our Sport and Human Performance programmes.
Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, has its people at heart and strives to provide students with a world-class education and staff with a safe, friendly and collaborative environment where their contributions and engagement are valued.
We also stand proudly behind our University moto, Ko Te Tangata - For the People
He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?
We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.
The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.
Ko te Tangata - For the People
The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.
E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Application close: October 18, 2024
Requisition number 1001947
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