Full job description
Te Ratonga Whakahaere Paenga | Facilities Management
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Full-time, permanent position
Generous annual leave and staff benefits
40 hours a week Monday - Friday
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Trade Assistant - Mechanical? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As a Mechanical Trade Assistant, you'll support UC's mechanical maintenance team in delivering reactive, preventative, and planned maintenance services across our facilities. You'll assist qualified tradespeople with tasks involving HVAC systems, hot water systems, pumps, compressors, and general building services. This hands-on role contributes to the safe and efficient operation of UC's campuses and provides a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive team environment.
Mōu | Who You Are
You are a reliable and motivated individual with:
Demonstrated interest or experience in mechanical services or a related trade environment.
Basic mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
A good understanding of New Zealand health and safety procedures.
Experience working at heights and in confined or restricted spaces.
Physically fit to undertake the full range of activities as described within the position description.
A full NZ driver license
A collaborative work ethic and the ability to adapt to change.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Initiative, organisation, and a willingness to learn.
An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
Relevant trade certificates or licenses will be highly desirable.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
You'll work closely with UC's Facilities Maintenance team, including mechanical, electrical, building, and compliance trades. You'll report to the Mechanical Supervisor and collaborate with contractors, service providers, and building occupants to support UC's operational needs.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
The closing date for this position is: 5th September 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to
[email protected]
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.
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Job Details
Reference #
28538
Posted on
01 Sep 2026
Closes on
05 Sep 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Works, Trades & Services
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
