Senior Technician - Botany

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY | TE TARI HUAOTA

DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA

About us | Mō mātou

The Department of Botany is the only university department in New Zealand specialising in the science of plants and other functionally related organisms which include seaweeds, cyanobacteria, fungi, lichens, and phytoplankton. Research and teaching involve laboratory through to field settings.

The role | Te mahi

In the role of Senior Technician, you will be responsible for the resourcing of teaching and research programmes, compliance management, management of the technical team, management of facilities and security issues.

The position will involve both laboratory and field-based work. The Department of Botany is active in research, and the position will also entail oversight of support for research programmes.

Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Our ideal candidate will have relevant graduate qualification with experience of laboratory management or an extensive equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. You will have a knowledge and understanding of the field of botany and experience with New Zealand biosecurity processes.

Other skills required:

• Excellent technical knowledge, including knowledge of hazardous substances and their properties, laboratory and field skills.

• Competent with computers and Office software.

• Provision of proactive leadership and direction for the technical team.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain credible and productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and a high standard of professionalism at all times is essential.

• Commitment to the Department of Botany and its future is essential.

• Results focused; anticipates problems and proactively resolves them in an appropriate manner.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Strong organisational and project management skills; ability to meet timelines and budgets.

• Demonstrates high attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively and diplomatically relate to a diverse range of people.

• Liaise with other parts of the University as required, to meet customer needs.

If you have exceptional technical expertise with an eye for detail and a keenness to provide outstanding support to students and staff, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a full time, fixed term (12 month) position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $80,749 to $85,649. Top of range $100,776.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Application | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601369 will close on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.