Technician - Animal Husbandry

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our students, their whānau, and the wider hapori. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

 

Te āheinga: The opportunity

At Unitec, our Environmental and Animal Sciences programmes prepare our students for an exciting and rewarding career caring for animals, protecting our natural environment and helping to solve environmental issues through persuasive science communication. 

This is a part-time position at 30 hours weekly. Please see the attached position description for more detail.

 

He kōrero mōu: About you

As our Technician for Animal Husbandry, you'll assist the Senior Technician with the management of our animal unit on campus. You'll oversee and undertake a range of duties either individually, or supporting students: feeding animals, health check of animals, ordering resources, supporting our academic staff at the animal unit with their practical classes and assessment of students.  

You're responsible for upholding our health and safety guidelines here at Unitec, as you may sometimes deal with hazardous chemicals.  

 Your experience 

• Good knowledge of the husbandry of a variety of companion animal species.
• Animal health knowledge.
• Handling of a wide range of animals. 
• Have experience in upholding Health and Safety guidelines.
• Must have a full driver's licence.

 Ideally 

• Familiar with the operations regime of an Animal Unit.
• Experience working within an animal teaching facility

 

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

In exchange for your hard work, we will offer you the chance to join an organisation with a strong commitment to developing your career. We operate in a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance, working with a supportive, close-knit team of like-minded people. We support ongoing professional development and professional registration.

 

Tono mai: How to Apply

Please apply online. The closing date is Sunday 22 May at 5.00pm.

 

Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Certification

As part of Unitec's recruitment processes, to ensure we meet all of the COVID-19 policy settings, new staff will continue to be required to provide confirmation of vaccination status prior to employment being confirmed, where the role would reasonably expect a requirement of proof of vaccination.

 

Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.