Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university.  We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Playing a vital role in contributing to the success of the University of Auckland as a vibrant and progressive University, the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a large and diverse faculty with more than 4,000 students studying across our six schools, including Schools of Nursing, Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Population Health, Optometry & Vision Science, and the School of Medicine.  The University of Auckland is acknowledged both locally and internationally for its ground-breaking work in advancing modern medicine and the faculty is regarded as one of the top Medical & Health Sciences faculties in the world.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Step into a progressive and rewarding position within the Vernon Jansen Unit (VJU) developing and delivering high quality technical training to a team of animal care technicians and researchers, as well as ensuring and monitoring a high level of compliance in all aspects of animal research being conducted in the Unit.  The role is responsible for the line management duties that are associated with managing the VJU training and compliance team.

Through the delivery of specialist training to facility stakeholders you will be supporting high quality research outputs, and a high standard of animal health and welfare within the Vernon Jansen Unit. You will also ensure that there is a high level of legislative compliance within the facility.  You will ensure that both training methods and compliance are kept current to national and international standards. You will ensure that training records are well documented and kept current.

This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week), permanent role.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• You will have strong knowledge and experience in performing technical procedures in animal research environment.
• You will be a great communicator through multiple channels
• Key to your success in this role will be your ability to deliver a variety of high-quality hands-on training.
• You will be able to adapt your training delivery methods, to accommodate the varying capabilities of the students, while maintaining course expectations and outcomes.
• You will have experience in teaching delivery.
• Ideally you will have a background in animal technology and associated procedures, a strong understanding and application of regulatory compliance that is directly associated with animal technology, with particular focus on animal health and welfare, biocontainment, and animal ethics.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland offers an environment and position in the Auckland employment market that is both diverse and incredibly unique. We are looking towards the future and this is a rare and very special opportunity.

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

• Competitive salary range ($78,500 - $97,000 per annum)
• Flexible working and a culture dedicated to work life balance
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• Five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and several 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 16 July 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Andrew Brown via andrew.brown@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

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, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go towww.equity.auckland.ac.nz