Advanced Technical Officer or Technical Officer (Clinical)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fantastic opportunity to provide high quality technical support for teaching and research with focus in clinical skills/ simulation within the Division of Health
• Are you a go-getter, a quick learner, eager to proactively solve problems, with a friendly personality and excellent computer skills?
• Join our dynamic team and be part of the solution to Aotearoa' health workforce crisis

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You will be a technical expert or keen to develop new skills - the kind of person who is hands-on and wants to help make any piece of equipment work. You'll have experience overseeing the day-to-day running of a clinical skills/ simulation space, and of assigned equipment including upgrading and resource scheduling. You are in your element maintaining, calibrating, installing and servicing clinical instruments and sensors, as well as serving as a resource to students and staff. You will be working with and advising University staff and external clients to support their research, teaching or service needs across the clinical disciplines. Your work ethos reflects tikanga best practices.

No week will be the same as another, so you'll be adaptable and able to work anywhere. You are eager to embrace new ways of doing things. You are proactive and not afraid to ask pertinent questions to help you navigate your role.

You will be self-motivated and quick learning, with a demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of our great team. An ability to relate effectively and sensitively to students and staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is essential.

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are looking for an Advanced/ Technical Officer to provide high quality technical support for teaching and research with focus in clinical skills/ simulation within the Division of Health. For this varied role, you'll need to be technically savvy, as well as organised and enjoy the process and outcomes of health/ clinical-based scientific research. Primarily, you will provide services in a range of technical functions, including simulation activities, to support the clinical programmes within the Division of Health. You will apply your wide-range of clinical experience to ensure that workshop preparations and associated simulation equipment support the learning requirements of students working in the Healthcare/ Clinical Simulation Laboratories in accordance with university course requirements.

For more information on the role please see the position description here. Salary will be in the range of $66,698 to $91,268 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sharmila Kannan, School Manager at ksharmila.pnkannan@waikato.ac.nz

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

The Division of Health undertakes research and teaching to achieve better, fairer health outcomes in Aotearoa. Currently, we offer programmes in the areas of Biomedical Science, Community Health, Human Performance Science, Nursing, Population Health, and Sport Development and Coaching. The Division of Health is in a strong growth phase, expanding the range of programmes that it offers in response to some of the urgent health workforce pressures in Aotearoa. The recently introduced Nursing programmes have enjoyed very strong enrolments, and in just the second year of delivery, we are offering the largest graduate-entry Nursing programme in the country. This achievement highlights the tremendous growth opportunity for delivering both clinical and non-clinical health programmes in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions. For more information, please visit: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/faculties-schools/health/

Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, the University of Waikato, has its people at heart and strives to provide students with a world-class education and staff with a safe, friendly and collaborative environment where their contributions and engagement are valued.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications close on Sunday, 2 June 2024

Requisition number: 1001626

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