Summary: Join a supportive team as a Technician to help prepare and maintain automotive and fabrication workshops for teaching and learning. Highlights: 1. Make a difference in vocational education with your trade skills 2. Varied and rewarding role supporting teaching and learning 3. Supportive team and positive working environment Timaru Campus Part-time (20 hours per week), fixed-term until February 2027 * Make a difference in vocational education * Use your trade skills in a varied, hands-on role * Supportive team and positive working environment Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the role We are looking for an experienced Technician to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis while a team member undertakes other duties. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting teaching and learning across our Automotive and Fabrication areas. You will work with learners of all ages and stages, from secondary school students exploring the trade, through to full-time students, apprentices, and qualified tradespeople upskilling. Based at our Timaru campus, you will be part of a collaborative team that takes pride in providing safe, well-equipped workshops that support great learning outcomes. What you will be doing: * Preparing and maintaining automotive equipment and workshops for teaching and project work * Checking machinery daily, identifying issues early and prioritising repairs * Carrying out scheduled maintenance on plant and equipment * Ensuring workshops are stocked, organised and ready for use * Supporting tutors by responding to maintenance and repair needs in a timely way * Upholding health and safety standards at all times * Working closely with colleagues to provide efficient and cost-effective technical support Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and experience We are looking for someone who brings solid trade experience and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. Experience in an educational environment is not essential, but would be an advantage. What matters most is your hands-on practical experience, strong organisational skills, and a sound understanding of health and safety in an operational setting. * Trade Certificate and or Advanced Trade Certificate, or equivalent experience in Automotive or Welding * Automotive mechanical experience is desirable * Confident using digital systems * Experience with stock control and ordering * Good communication skills, both written and verbal * Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work * Sound understanding of health and safety * Physically fit, with regular lifting and handling of materials * A collaborative, practical and solutions-focused approach * Alignment with Ara values, mātāpono and kaupapa Mō Mātou - About us Ara Institute of Canterbury 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. 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 Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation. Position description To view a copy of the position description, please copy and paste the link into your browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/804384_Other.pdf Tono Ināianei - Apply now We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email recruitment@ara.ac.nz Rā Katinga - Applications close at 11.55pm on Wednesday, 7 May 2026. 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. To apply for this job, please click 'apply now' or go to our job site and enter the job code 22861TM
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
