Coastal Ecology Technical Officer

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you interested in a fixed-term, part-time role from January to July 2024?
• Have you got excellent organisation skills and have experience supporting research or teaching laboratories?
• Do you have proven diving experience and hold a current New Zealand Certificate of Competence for occupational SCUBA diving?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, well-being, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting Costal Ecology Technical Officer on a fixed-term, part-time contract. This role will be responsible for day-to-day operations at the Wellington Costal Ecology Lab (WUCEL) as well as primarily supporting scientific diving programmes for teaching and research. This position will also assist with boat-based activities, collections and maintenance of biological specimens, and management of laboratory facilities and WUCEL's seawater system.

The appointment for this position will be effective from 08 January 2024 to 31 July 2024.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, technically competent individual who works well in a team and on your own. This position works with students, academics, and professional staff. You will have a positive can-do attitude and can pivot to the variety of needs of the Costal Ecology Lab as required.

Key requirements:

• Minimum of BSc. in biological sciences or related field
• Holder of a current New Zealand Certificate of Competence for occupational SCUBA diving
• Medical clearance to undertake occupational diving
• Enthusiasm, professionalism, and commitment to educational objectives
• Proven experience supporting the operation of research and/or teaching laboratories in an education environment
• Field work and outdoor experience
• Excellent organisational skills including proven history of organising fieldwork logistics
• Computing skills, including competence in Microsoft Office and familiarity with database management systems
• Proven leadership capability in a variety of field work situations
• Proven ability and experience working as part of a larger technical team
• Full NZ driver's licence

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team is fast paced and have a passion for all things Marine. If you are interested in a role with diverse responsibilities that contribute to a thriving marine programme this is the role for you.

Role Description

Close date for vacancy: Thursday, 7 December 2023.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Emily Brook, School Manager (emily.brook@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form. Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the 'CV/Resume' button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

Reference 551.