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Have you got a tertiary qualification and/or industry experience relevant to the role?Do you have experience in mechanical and electrical prototyping, instrumentation or manufacturing process design?Are you comfortable working in a dynamic research environment, within a team comprising a broad mix of disciplines and expertise?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleTe Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington and the Paihau - Robinson Research Institute are currently recruiting for a Kaitātari - Technician / Research Engineer on a permanent, full-time contract.The Paihau - Robinson Research Institute has an international reputation for superconducting engineering, materials physics and manufacturing engineering. We offer a unique opportunity for a high-achieving Technician / Research Engineer to work alongside some of NZ’s top research scientists and engineers and contribute to a range of cutting-edge research projects that involve the development of new concepts in materials and manufacturing - from discovery science through to commercial implementation.We are seeking an experienced Kaitātari - Technician / Research Engineer to join our team and support the development of innovative mineral characterisation methods, beneficiation processes, and reactor operations. The role focuses on critical minerals sourced from New Zealand ores, tailings, and recycled feedstocks.Experience of working in some, or all, of the following areas would be advantageous:Familiarity with laboratory techniques for minerals beneficiation tests (e.g. magnetic, flotation, electrostatic, density etc.).Electrical and instrumentation systems.High temperature work (furnaces, elements).Process control experience.Analysis, QC and data acquisition.Maintenance and light duty fabrication.Method development.Mentoring and support for students and laboratory trainees.Ō pūmanawa - About you You will be enthusiastic about working in a close-knit team focussed on investigating new economic growth opportunities for New Zealand and comfortable working in a dynamic research environment, within a team comprising a broad mix of disciplines and expertise.You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant industry experience relevant to the position.Key requirements:BEng (Hons), MEng, MSc.Strong background in engineering.Experience in mechanical design using solid works. Experience in mechanical and electrical prototyping, instrumentation or manufacturing process design.Experience in Industry or research environments. Excellent oral written communication skills.Practical implementation skills. Strong team player able to work closely with collaborators from multiple partner organisations.Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.Close date for vacancy: 25 June 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Jeannie Redman ([email protected]).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.About UsMō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Team Leader, known internally as an  Academic Operations Team Leader to join the School of Nursing at Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland. This role provides leadership and oversight of general administrative services within the School, supporting the Academic Head, academic staff and students to enable high-quality teaching, learning and research outcomes.Working closely with the Academic Operations Manager, you will lead and support a team delivering day‑to‑day operational services across the School of Nursing, while also contributing hands‑on expertise and acting as a point of escalation for more complex matters.Key responsibilities include:Leading the delivery of general administration services, ensuring consistent, high-quality support for academic staff and studentsPartnering closely with the Academic Head to meet operational and strategic prioritiesManaging, coaching and developing Group Services staff supporting the SchoolOverseeing recruitment and appointment processes for academic and professional staff within the schoolProviding administrative leadership across teaching, learning and research activitiesActing as a portfolio specialist in one or more technical areas (e.g. recruitment, finance administration, curriculum management)Championing continuous improvement and service standards across the schoolThis is a fulltime, permanent position.The salary range for this role is $73,400 - $90,700 based on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position DescriptionHe kōrero mōu | About you You are a confident and collaborative people leader with a strong background in complex administrative environments. You enjoy working in partnership with academic leaders and take pride in delivering high‑quality operational support that enables others to succeed.You bring sound judgement, strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery. Experience in a tertiary or similarly complex organisation will be highly regardedYou will bring:Experience in senior or advanced administrative rolesDemonstrated ability to lead, coach and support staff in a service‑focused environmentStrong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multiple functionsHigh proficiency with administrative systems, including HR and financial systemsStrong data literacy, with the ability to interpret information and support informed decision‑makingExcellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence and manage competing prioritiesNgā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices (including working from home if feasible, flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 24 May 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Anushree Ram, via a.ram @auckland.ac.nz , for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.  #LI-DNI 

Have you got a project that contributes to or enhances our understanding of Chinese Aotearoa?Are you interested in spending one month conducting research and participating in the dynamic life of Wai-te-ata Press?Do you have proven research experience and wish to make use of our rich archives of relevant materials and/or resident expertise?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role The Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is inviting applications for the Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press, funded by the Chan Family Trust.This one-month residency focuses on projects that enhance understandings of and engagement with Chinese Aotearoa, whether historical, social, cultural, literary or, more broadly, the fabrics of life such as gardens, buildings, foodways, etc. Projects need not be explicitly related to the set of Chinese character metal type owned by the Dominion Federation of New Zealand Chinese Commercial Growers and now on long-term loan to the Wai-te-ata Press | Studio of the Waters of Dawn | 曉水齋 but should make use of the rich Wellington-based archives of relevant materials and/or resident expertise. During their residency, recipients will also be expected to participate in public-facing events related to their project, whether lecture, exhibition, screening, workshop, etc., meet the donor, and report to the donor on their project. The one-month residency can be undertaken between November 2026 and February 2027.Ō pūmanawa - About youThis residency is open to individuals or groups of postgraduate students, artistic or creative practitioners, community members, visiting scholars, and other interested parties. The successful candidate/s will have proven research experience and propose a project that contributes to or enhances our understanding of Chinese Aotearoa.Application documents required:A project proposal (maximum 1 page or 750 words) that clearly relates to the focus of the residency, plus project budget and timeline.A sample portfolio that demonstrates your previous research experience.A CV of the lead researcher or group members.Terms and conditions: Click here to see further information, including remuneration details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 04 August 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Dr Sydney Shep, Wai-te-ata Press ([email protected]).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter, and the documents noted above. Please ensure you check the above linked terms and conditions document before applying.We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our teamWai-te-ata Press is a unique letterpress teaching, research, and publishing centre at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Its Studio of the Waters of Dawn曉水齋 hosts the only working collection of full form Chinese characters in the southern hemisphere. We are deeply committed to recovering lost or forgotten histories of Chinese Aotearoa and stimulating vibrant new pathways for inquiry and community engagement. The Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press will enable a researcher or research team to spend one month to conduct research and participate in the dynamic life of Wai-te-ata Press at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.About UsMō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

The University of Surrey is an international University with a world class teaching and research profile that is innovative, forward thinking and achieving notable results. Our research seeks to address global challenges, drive innovation, and deliver real-world impact. In the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), our research was ranked in the UK top 20 for research outputs. The University offers excellent multidisciplinary facilities within which to advance your career. In the School of Veterinary Medicine, you will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team of researchers conducting cutting-edge research in infectious and non-communicable diseases and experts from world class veterinary institutes as well as an established network of veterinary practices through our many collaborative partnerships.The School of Veterinary Medicine currently holds over £7m in external research support for animal and human microbiome projects. A vibrant and collaborative community of post-doctoral researchers and PhD students are currently working on microbiome projects ranging from in vitro studies of antimicrobial resistance to helminth and parasiticide interactions with the microbiome to early-life microbiome of foals. In-house technologies supported by the University include both Illumina and nanopore sequencing platforms, Luminex-read multiplex immunoassay of cytokines, Biolog metabolic fingerprinting and aerobic/anaerobic culturomics. Data processing and analysis is supported by the University’s Bioinformatics Core Facility. Examples of current projects are available at Horse Microbiome Research Group and Anthelmintic Resistance in Southeast Asia (AHR-SEA) and La Ragione Research Group.We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Microbiome Science to further grow and sustain research in this field at the University of Surrey.About the roleWithin the School of Veterinary Medicine, you will join the Section of Infection and Immunity within the Discipline of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. In the role you will:· Establish and lead a sustainable research group generating high quality publications and demonstrable impact· Secure significant research income to support the work of your research group· Mentor postgraduate research students and postdoctoral fellows· Initiate cross-disciplinary research collaborations allowing novel, multi-disciplinary insights into animal and human health and disease· Make high quality, research-led contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the School, including on the RCVS-accredited BVMSci veterinary degree course.About youOur Lecturers and Senior Lecturers play an important role in advancing research and innovation and influencing the future of the veterinary profession. As such, you will have:· An established research profile in the field of microbiome science, including an excellent and continuing publication record, and demonstration of impact· A proven track record of external research grant income generation· A proven commitment to delivery of inspiring, engaging learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level· Enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexibly in different contexts, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.· Experience of supervising research studentsWhat we can offerThe University of Surrey is a prestigious UK University set in a beautiful campus in Guildford, half an hour’s journey from the centre of London. In addition to a generous salary and relocation support where eligible, we offer a vibrant and forward-thinking working environment, childcare assistance, first-class sports and leisure facilities, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities to help you fulfil your potential.Further InformationWhen completing the online application form, we would welcome: a cover letter (no more than 2 pages), your CV, a brief supporting statement/ vision document (no more than 3 pages) outlining your intended five-year research plan.Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Arnoud van Vliet, Section Lead, Infection and Immunity ([email protected]) or Dr Martha Betson, Head of Discipline, Comparative Biomedical Sciences ([email protected]).The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.Induction CommitmentWe wish to create the conditions for success for our new starters in the Vet School, by facilitating their growth and development within our institution. All new starters who are on a local/Guildford contract are expected to be physically present on campus for 80% minimum of their working week during their initial four to six months of employment (the duration will vary depending on individual role). Closing Date: 17 Jun 2026 Area: Research & Teaching Salary: £47,389 to £69,488