Sport and Exercise Sciences Laboratory Technician

Full job description
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SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES | TE KURA PARA-WHAKAWAI
DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA

About our team | Mō te tīma

The School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences is New Zealand’s most highly ranked sport and exercise science programme, in terms of research and employer reputation.

The school offers a degree with Majors and specialisations that span the fields of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Physical Activity and Health as well as Physical Education. World class professors offer a cutting-edge academic programme supported by internationally benchmarked facilities.

The role | Te mahi

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be part of a small team covering technical support for teaching, research and external engagement in the School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences.

You will be involved in providing technical services for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research in areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics and motor learning.

Key tasks include:
Setup of equipment for labs and supporting during more complex labs, including running of equipment when required.
Ensuring sufficient consumable items are available for each laboratory cycle.
Helping with delivery of whānau labs with a whakawhanaukataka student focus.
Providing technical support for Postgraduate research.
Involvement in commercial exercise testing services as well as tours and lab experiences for High School student groups.
The role requires you to maintain safety standards for use of Laboratory equipment and experimental techniques as well as regular maintenance of equipment.

This is a varied and broad technical role that allows for opportunities for the right candidate who wishes to expand their skillset in a dynamic work environment. Due to the broad range of specialist equipment, the expectation is that specific training will be provided as required.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Relevant tertiary education, preferably a qualification in the areas of Exercise and Sport Science.
Experience working in Exercise Sport Science Laboratory or clinical testing is advantageous.
Confidence with technology.
Excellent Computing skills.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and able to prioritise own work schedule.
Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful way, with an understanding of Te Ao Māori, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Pasifika values.
Graduates with Sport and Exercise Science qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Further details | Pūroko

If you have exceptional technical expertise and enjoy working with a variety of people while providing outstanding support to students and staff we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week), Academic-year-only (February to October) position due to start early February 2026 in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

This role runs from two weeks prior to semester one teaching through to two weeks after semester two ends, typically mid-February until late October. Within this period, hours of work are typically Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, however as labs can run from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, hours of work will require some flexibility.

The salary level for this position is provisionally evaluated as Level 4 ($63,508 to $68,185 per annum , top of the range is $73,640.) and is subject to change.

For further information, please contact Nigel Barrett, via the email address below.

Application | Tono

Applications quoting reference number 2501322 will close on Sunday, 9 November 2026.