Senior Technician - Printmaking

AUT's School of Art + Design is seeking a Senior Technician for Screen Printing, Etching, Lithography and Relief

Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau | Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

AUT’s School of Art + Design is one of New Zealand’s largest providers of Art + Design education. We currently engage with approximately 1300 students and offer programmes of study from a multi-discipline Design Degree, a Visual Arts degree, through to Masters and Doctoral level post-graduate study.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School is seeking a Senior Technician for Screen Printing, Etching, Lithography and Relief to provide valuable assistance to staff and students to ensure they achieve their learning objectives and receive a positive and memorable experience in using the Printmaking Facilities. This facility is increasingly utilised alongside the Graphic Image, Bindery/Publication, and Photography Labs, across a variety of hand-authored, analogue, experimental, graphical and digital processes through both emerging and traditional printmaking and printmaking adjacent technologies.

Nga haepapa matua | Key Responsibilities

This role involves providing valuable technical assistance to staff and students to ensure they achieve their learning objectives and receive a positive and memorable experience in using the Printmaking Facilities in the School of Art & Design at AUT University. Tertiary education involves engaging with various students, staff, and external clients, as well as addressing different requirements and supporting a range of teaching and research projects. 

You will support both internal and external clients, ensuring health and safety compliance while fostering positive, respectful relationships. A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a commitment to continuous learning is essential.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification or relevant industry qualification or experience
• Proven experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting technical equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues independently.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts and create clear documentation.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• Professional development
• Generous leave allowances 
• Flexible and hybrid working options   

AUT is a fantastic place to work and has excellent staff benefits including free study, a personal fund for your continued professional development, free membership to AUT gyms and generous leave allowances.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and CV with your application by clicking the “APPLY” button.

Ngā Utu | Salary: $73,000 – $100,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Tohutoro Mahi | Job Reference: 93762

Te rā aukati | Closing Date: 31st October 2025, 11:55pm

*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.