Science Labs Technical and Learning Support Assistant

OJC | Ormiston Junior College Employment Opportunities

Science Labs Technical and Learning Support Assistant

Commencing: Immediate start on receiving Police Vet clearance

We are seeking a part-time (flexible days/hours negotiable), Science Labs Technical and Learning Support Assistant (Science Technician) to provide support for our specialist science learning coaches including support for student supervision and facilitation of specialised learning within science laboratories.

This role includes flexible hours, up to 15 hours per week including some special event days, after school hours supporting clubs (term time only).  Your key role will be in supporting our Learning Coaches in preparing chemicals, materials, spaces and equipment ready for use  within and beyond the school day. Key skills and experiences required include:

• providing efficient, punctual and prepared approach to ensure each session is prepared at the designated time and space
• delivering high quality science laboratory maintenance and preparation of experiments aimed at developing learners’ skills, knowledge, and dispositions towards science education
• care and maintenance of equipment and inventory
• providing technical assistance to learning coaches (teachers) and liaison with a diverse teams of needs in respect to materials and equipment required for use.
• supporting teachers who work outside their subject specialisms or are unfamiliar with equipment or techniques.

 The ideal candidate will have some experience in the field (science qualifications an advantage) and/or empathy and understanding of our unique learning context as well as the ability to relate to Year 7-10 learners with diverse needs is essential. Police Vetting required under the Vulnerable Children Act 2015.

Join us in delivering the New Zealand Curriculum the way it was intended. We are a school that values excellence and recognises the many ways this can be reached and reflected in individual and collective pursuits. Tell us about your passions and strengths and the ideas you bring to the role as we continue a period of rapid growth. Take the opportunity to join an energetic team of staff and over 1500 learners across years 7 -10.

Up to 15 hours per week negotiable, during term time only. Remuneration and all employment conditions under Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement 2026-2028.

 Please do not apply via Seek. Please email your completed application form (using the link below), CV, including 3 referees and a cover letter to [email protected]

(Copy this link into your browser for the required application form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LJMPsNj0eIl54k13WnaBXEKwAv8UoB7BnU\_gFUE04gk/edit?usp=sharing)

Closing date: Friday 28th August 2026