Technician, Petrology

• Do you have familiarity with Health and Safety compliance and enjoy manufacturing quality products?
• Can you take the initiative and provide excellent output with timely delivery to internal as well as external customers and students?
• Are you talented in all things mechanical and have the practical skill set to maintain and improve the current processes utilising your geological knowledge?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Technician, Petrology to join Te Kura Tātai Aro Whenua - School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences on a permanent, full-time basis. We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic technician to support a high-quality research and teaching programme across our petrology, thin section, and rock crushing facilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake the preparation and provision of petrographic thin section services including slide and mount preparations.
• Manage own workload independently, whilst supporting each other in daily tasks or specific projects, especially during peak periods or staff absences.
• Take responsibility for all processes for the operation of the Thin Section facility.
• Manage and oversight of the operations of the rock crushing facility.
• Manage the School’s microscopy assets (teaching and research).
• Maintain equipment in a good and serviceable condition and ensure that the facility complies with the legislation in relation to operation of research laboratories and users are instructed appropriately.
• Ensure that a culture of safe practice is developed as well as maintained and research is supported in a timely and appropriate manner.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will:

• Be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, provide excellent output with timely delivery to internal and external customers and students.
• Have familiarity with Health and Safety compliance and enjoy manufacturing quality products.
• Bring your aptitude for all things mechanical and your practical skill set to maintain and improve the current processes utilising your geological knowledge.
• Thrive in this role with an excellent manner with people, strong attention to detail, and self-management skills.
• Be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team.
• Need effective time management and forward planning to balance meeting deadlines and maintain a high standard of service to both students and staff.
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Be competent and comfortable working in a digital/online workspace.

This role is busy, challenging, extremely rewarding and interesting for the individual with the right temperament.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

The Technician, Petrology works as part of a support technical team which is fast-paced, likes sharing ideas, and working in a collaborative style. The team contributes to and supports world class research and teaching in Earth, Geology and Environmental Sciences.

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.

Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary

Close date for vacancy: 20 October 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Jane Chewings (jane.chewings@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Technician, Petrology, #1867). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University Application Form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.