Head Technician IDEAschool

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive permanent, full-time Head Technician in Hawke's Bay to lead and coordinate the technical services, workshops, equipment, and specialist resources that support teaching, learning, and creative practice across Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti. This role plays a vital part in ensuring students and staff have access to safe, innovative, and industry-relevant learning environments, while providing leadership across workshop operations, technical staff management, health and safety compliance, resource planning, and budget oversight.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $65,000 and $76,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

The Head Technician is based in our IDEAschool, Hawke's Bay Campus reporting to the Head of School and will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing technical services, workshops, equipment, and specialist resources
• Providing day-to-day leadership and supervision of the technician team
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, hazardous substances, and workshop procedures
• Managing workshop operations, budgets, maintenance programmes, and resource planning
• Supporting staff and students with high-quality technical advice and services
• Coordinating equipment procurement, maintenance, certification, and stock control
• Developing and maintaining effective workshop induction and training programmes
• Contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting marketing, community engagement, and promotional activities
• Maintaining positive relationships across IDEAschool, EIT, and external stakeholders

He kōrero mōu | About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience working in technical workshop environments and specialist facilities
• Previous people leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of workplace health, safety, and wellbeing practices
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and operational priorities
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office and database systems
• Knowledge of hazardous substance management and compliance requirements
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to service excellence
• A full driver's licence

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter. For more information, please view the Position Description below.

Me Pēhea te Tono | How to Apply

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.

If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and cover letter with your online application. For questions, contact [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For a copy of the Job Description visit 2026-position-description-head-technician.pdf