Animal Cage Wash - Technical Assistant - fixed term until November 2025

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.  We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. 

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We’re seeking an Animal Cage Wash Technician internally called Technical Assistant to join our busy research unit at our leading Faculty of Medical & Health Science, where ground-breaking research is carried out every day. 

This is a hands-on opportunity to play a critical role in supporting some of the University’s world-leading research, where you will directly contribute to bettering the lives of people in New Zealand and around the world.

The purpose of this position is to provide general support to researchers, students and VJU colleagues through the provision of a constant supply of clean, hygienic, serviceable caging, and currently process approx. 4000 cages weekly. This whilst ensuring that consumables are retrieved from the loading dock and taken to the area of use or storage, as well as the removal of waste generated from within the VJU through the correct University waste streams. This role plays an important part in assisting the maintenance of animal welfare in the VJU.

The salary range for this role is $50,700 - $59,700 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a full time, 37.5 hours per week, fixed term role. 

For more information please view the position description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate

• Daily operation & maintenance of the equipment:
  • i.e. cage washer, autoclaves, sanitizing equipment, and bedding dispenser.
• Emptying and cleaning animal cages (small and large caging).
• Process clean cages and water bottles.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working environment throughout the relevant area of the facility:
  • i.e. floors, sinks, and other areas.
• Waste removal from the facility.
• Collection & transportation of goods or large equipment within the university.
• Laundry duties.
• Excellent communication skills are a must, as you will be required to work both independently and seamlessly as part of a busy team.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor/manager/department.
• Physically fit due to the requirements of the role.
• Previous experience in a similar role is not essential as full training will be given but is an advantageous.

If you have experience working in a cattery, kennels, or have some farm assistant experience which includes cleaning animal cages this could be a good fit for you.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer 

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.  

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: 

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours) 
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme 
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave 

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 20th October 2024 to be considered. We may close this advert early if we have a large number of applications. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Leane Holyoak (Team Leader -Technical Services) via leane.holyoak.auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. 

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Additional Information

Equity

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The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz