About The Role

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This role is responsible for providing technical support for the activities, equipment, and infrastructure of chemistry research laboratories, primarily within the School of Environment. The role ensures the efficient operation and day-to-day functionality of laboratory spaces, as well as equitable technical support to a wide range of academic staff and postgraduate students, primarily from the School of Environment, but also the wider Faculty and University.

The appointed candidate will be providing technical support for analytical equipment such as an Elemental CNS analyser, MP-AES, TOC/N, UV/VIS Spectrophotometer, and Ion Chromatograph.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position.

Salary range is   $65,000 - $70,000, dependent on experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the  Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have   a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or an equivalent tertiary qualification, and a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in general chemistry laboratories.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The successful candidate will work alongside a diverse team of technical staff who support the School of Environment in environmental chemistry, electron microprobe analysis, GIS, geography, earth science, lapidary preparation, sedimentology, hydrology and field operations be strongly engaged with the team supporting the School of Chemical Sciences.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We offer an opportunity within New Zealand’s leading University that will have a positive impact on the lives of students. We also offer:

Five weeks’ annual leave per annum
Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution
Over 300 different career development courses and programme 
Discounted parking and various leisure and recreation services
A diverse and inclusive working environment

For more information, please visit  Staff Benefits .

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have   Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or an equivalent tertiary qualification and a minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in general chemistry laboratories.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We offer an opportunity at New Zealand’s leading University that will positively impact students' lives. We also offer

Five weeks’ annual leave per annum
Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution
Over 300 different career development courses and programme 
Discounted parking and various leisure and recreation services
A diverse and inclusive working environment

For more information, please visit  Staff Benefits .

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 13th September 2026  to be considered.  Please include your cover letter and CV, highlighting how you meet the skills and experience detailed above.

If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with David Jenkinson (Technical Services Manager) via  [email hidden]  for a confidential discussion. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF + , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to  www.equity.auckland.ac.nz