Senior Technician – Workshop Engineer

About the role

The Senior Technician – Workshop Engineer provides technical and workshop support for the School of Veterinary Sciences on the Manawatu campus. You will ensure the reliable operation of teaching, research, project and clinical equipment, supporting the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and related facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a wide range of specialised medical, surgical, diagnostic, teaching and research equipment.
• Perform servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance to keep equipment safe, reliable and compliant.
• Maintain equipment registers, coordinate servicing schedules and liaise with approved suppliers and contractors.
• Assist with procurement, installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring specifications and compliance standards are met.
• Design, develop and assemble bespoke teaching and research equipment in collaboration with workshop teams.
• Support the Clinical Skills Laboratory with teaching models and technical solutions.
• Provide staff training on safe equipment use and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• NZ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) Level 4 in Fitting and Machining, General Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Extensive practical engineering experience in a workshop environment, preferably in a senior or highly responsible role.
• Experience maintaining and repairing scientific or medical equipment is highly valued.
• Proactive problem‑solver who works well independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance.
• Desirable (but not essential): Current First Aid Certificate, forklift operator’s licence, Heavy Goods Vehicle licence, Electrical Appliance Serviceperson registration.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering and fitting/machining techniques.
• Equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Use of workshop tools and machinery.
• Equipment registration and documentation.
• Procurement, installation and commissioning processes.
• Design and assembly of bespoke teaching/research equipment.
• Health and safety compliance procedures.
• Forklift operation (desirable).
• Heavy Goods Vehicle operation (desirable).
• Electrical appliance servicing (desirable).

What we offer

• Join a collaborative, future‑focused team supporting world‑class teaching and research.
• Work on a beautiful Manawatu campus with a supportive environment.
• Healthy work‑life balance and opportunities for professional development.