Support the efficient and safe operation of technical resources. Work with your knowledge and experience for a progressive world-class tertiary education provider.If you want to change lives by sharing your engineering knowledge with the next generation of engineers, then this is the role for you! Our engineering team is looking for a technician who is ready to embrace supporting tutors and students in a workshop environment.You will be:Responsible for the Engineering workshop, supporting staff and students in Engineering programmes.Ensuring equipment/machinery is kept in clean, safe working order.Prepared to upskill in cultural competency and be ready to embrace tikanga Maori and Te Ao Maori in your work.Inspiring potential engineering students through planning, running, and offering taster courses.Working with tutors to ensure the Engineering workshop implements practices that effectively prepare learners for industry.Working within the wider team and closely with the Operations Manager and the Department Leadership team.Continuously lifting the standards in all aspects of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in the department.Fostering a great team culture by being a respectful communicator and having a team mindset.Having sound administrative skills, time management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.Providing excellent levels of customer service, being empathetic, professionally courteous, and respectful.This role involves planning, resource allocation, quality systems, and processes associated with the technical operations within the department. A strong adherence to Health and Safety is required.Minimum requirements include:A qualification in Engineering e.g. BEngTech, NZDE, NZCE, or equivalent.A work history in mechanical engineering in a workshop.Industry experience as an engineering supervisor or technician.Strong customer service skills, with the ability to connect with a variety of people.The ability to maintain machinery in a workshop environment.Time management skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently administer, organise, and co-ordinate activities to meet deadlines.Ability to solve technical problems.Competent computer skills in systems and software.Willingness to commit to the Ara Capability Framework/s.Ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively with others.Ara Institute of Canterbury, a business division of Te Pukenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators, and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.As a business division of Te Pukenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Maori learners and their whanau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Maori communities throughout our catchment (including Maori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.We accept applications via our online application system.At Ara, we are a Tiriti-led workplace, committed to growing our people. If you're interested in this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date. #J-18808-Ljbffr
