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 permanent, full-time Laboratory Technical Officer - Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Immunology to join Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora - School of Biological Sciences.
In this position, you will prepare undergraduate teaching laboratories and support various initiatives within the School. You will be based in our modern Te Toki A Rata building, completed in 2018, and collaborate with a team of six other teaching technicians and the broader technical team.
Key responsibilities:
Ō pūmanawa - About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to tackle the challenges of a large and complex School. To succeed in this role, you should possess strong interpersonal skills and be a natural relationship builder. Additionally, you will have experience in the field of biological sciences.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Our team is fast paced and has a passion for all things Biology. If you are interested in a role with diverse responsibilities that contributes to a thriving School this is the role for you.
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: 14 November 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Paul Fisher (paul.fisher@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application steps and information
Download and complete the University Application Form, (Laboratory Technical Officer - Biology, #2157). 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.