New Zealand Job Openings

University of Auckland

Technician - School of Computer Science

Auckland

FULL TIME

November 24, 2024

Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science brings together 10 diverse schools and departments to provide outstanding quality teaching and research opportunities. Being the leading science Faculty in New Zealand and is one of the largest in Australasia, it undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students' study in our schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers. We strive to provide a Faculty that reflects the demographics of our student base and Aotearoa. Our staff and students can connect with our: Rainbow and Women in Science networks, Parenting support, our Waipapa Marae and our flagship Tuākana Māori and Pacific support programme

Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Based in the School of Computer Science, this role provides specialist research and teaching support while contributing to the ongoing operation and compliance of the School’s laboratories and facilities.
This position primarily supports the School of Computer Science which is New Zealand’s leading computer science department with over 40 academic staff including 8 full professors. It performs research in a wide range of computing fields including data science; software engineering; cyber security; theory; communication and information technology; and systems development and evaluation. It teaches into undergraduate programmes in Science and Engineering as well as supporting a vibrant postgraduate programme which attracts quality Masters and Ph D candidates. Currently the School boasts over 600 undergraduate students and 115 postgraduate students.
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position.
Remuneration is between $58,300 - $67,550 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description
He kōrero mōu | About you
Our ideal candidate likes to help and is a technology enthusiast. This has driven you to try, learn and finally do some of the following with confidence. Build or repaired a computer and optimised its performance. Configure and used a virtual reality headset. Design and print an object on a 3D printer. Setup and maintain professional audio-visual equipment. Use a camera with changeable lenses. Flew a drone/remotely operated vehicle or even build your own. Build something cool out of a Raspberry PI, Arduino or an ESP32. You have some experience with measuring equipment such as sensors and their data loggers. You are familiar with different devices that run operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, Linux, i OS and Android. If needed, you can use a command prompt and know scripting.
To be considered for this position, our ideal candidate will bring:

Minimum Qualification:
Tertiary Diploma or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar

3 years’ experience as a technician or in an IT role that involves supporting any of the following hardware/technologies:

o Custom build computers
o Virtual/Augmented Reality
o Human machine interfaces
o Physiological and exercise equipment
o Cameras and other sensors
o 3D Scanners and 3D Printers
o Network and communications
o GPU, FPGA, ASIC, etc. accelerators
o Embedded systems and PLC’s
o Audio visual equipment
o Remotely Piloted Vehicles or Drones
o Robotics

Skills:

Understand hardware and software capabilities from specifications and documentation.
Design and execute test plans, fault analysis, troubleshooting, and basic repairs.
Can setup, configure and calibrate equipment or software.
Able to perform on-line system administration tasks
Can work with different operating systems, command line and scripting.
Confident to instruct others on how to use equipment and software.

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 24th December 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 Technical Manager - Wannes van der Mark via w.vandermark@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, LGBTQIATakatāpui MVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
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