Engineering Trades Technician

Timaru campus Permanent, part-time (20 hours per week)

Mo tenei turanga mahi - About the role

We are looking for an experienced Technician to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting teaching and learning across our Engineering Trades section.

You will work with learners of all ages and stages, from secondary school students exploring the trade, through to full-time students, apprentices, and qualified tradespeople up-skilling.

Based at our Timaru campus, you will be part of a collaborative team that takes pride in providing safe, well-equipped workshops that support great learning outcomes.

This is a part-time role of 20 hours per week. We are flexible on how these hours are worked for the right candidate and are happy to discuss options at interview.

What you will be doing:

• Preparing and maintaining engineering equipment and workshops for teaching, learning and project work
• Checking machinery daily, identifying issues early and prioritising repairs
• Carrying out scheduled maintenance on plant and equipment
• Ensuring workshops are stocked, organised and ready for use
• Supporting tutors by responding to maintenance and repair needs in a timely way
• Upholding health and safety standards at all times
• Working closely with colleagues to provide efficient and cost-effective technical support

Nga pukenga me nga wheako - Skills and experience

We are looking for someone who brings solid trade experience and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. Experience in an educational environment is not essential but would be an advantage.

What matters most is your hands-on practical experience, strong organisational skills, and a sound understanding of health and safety in an operational setting.

• Relevant trade qualification in an engineering trade (preferred)
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of engineering machinery
• Confident using digital systems
• Familiarity with stock control and ordering
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work
• Sound understanding of health and safety
• Physically fit due to regular lifting and handling of materials
• A collaborative, practical and solutions-focused approach
• Alignment with Ara values, matapono and kaupapa

Position description

To view a copy of the position description, please copy and paste the link into your browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/804779_Other.pdf

Mo matou - About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region.

Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Maori learners and their whanau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Maori communities throughout our catchment (including Maori employers).

To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Tono inaianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz

Ra katinga - Applications close

Wednesday, 06 May 2026 at 11:55pm (note, we may commence interviews before the closing date)