Te Tari Pūhanga Tukanga Matū| Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

• Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (i.e. permanent) position

Ä€u Mahi | What You Will Do

As Technical Services Manager you will provide effective management of the provision of technical services for the Chemical and Process Engineering Department, including the management of technical staff, laboratories and equipment associated with the day to day operation of the Department. You will also contribute to the technical support within the Department ensuring staff, students and external clients receive high quality specialised technical advice and support for laboratories/workshops and research projects.

Mōu | Who You Are

To be successful in this role you will hold a tertiary qualification requiring annual competency or re-registration - National Diploma (NZQA Level 6). With substantial (7 years' plus) technical experience within complex and diverse environments, ideally related to Chemical and Process Engineering you will also have:

• Staff management experience, or demonstrated aptitude to develop management skills
• Expert knowledge of subject area (subject area may be mechanical, electrical, computer aided manufacturing, or IT support)
• Understanding of student learning and effective teaching methods
• Excellent application of Information Technology skills
• Experience in operational planning
• Experience in managing budgets
• Knowledge of University regulations, policies, and procedures
• A good knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, legislation, and obligations, especially in laboratory and in field environments
• A First Aid Certificate and/or willingness to obtain with the support of the University
• A current full drivers licence with no endorsements.

With a strength for interpersonal and communication skills, you will be able to build a positive team environment, demonstrate innovation, flexibility, and adaption.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering is committed to excellence in teaching and research at the forefront of chemical and process engineering. We aim to continually improve our teaching and our internationally recognised research programme by attracting and retaining highly-skilled academic and support staff, expanding our facilities, and providing service to the engineering profession and to the community at large.

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Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata TÅ«, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury stands for whanaungatanga - we value people and their differences, manaakitanga - we extend care and empower others, and tiakitanga - we will enhance and nurture our resources.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender, or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us:

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The closing date for this position is: Sunday 6th March 2022 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.

PÄ“hea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to

This role requires that you are, and remain, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any periodic boosters required by law or required to obtain a My Vaccine Pass), during your employment with the University of Canterbury.

Due to current border restrictions, you must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

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