Laboratory Animal Technician

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The University of Auckland is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to join the busy research unit in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. This full‑time permanent role (37.5 hours, onsite in Auckland) focuses on high quality animal care, welfare and compliance, supporting researchers with routine and specialist procedures, maintaining accurate records, and helping with containment and hygiene across facilities, with weekend and public holiday rosters. You should have a qualification in animal care or relevant practical experience, hands‑on experience with laboratory animals, and familiarity with NZ welfare rules, plus strong communication and computer skills. Salary NZ$63,600–NZ$79,300; benefits include flexible work, up to 6.75% superannuation, and five weeks' leave. Apply online with a cover letter and CV by 4 September 2026; tips: tailor your letter to show your passion for animal welfare, concrete lab animal care experience, compliance and record‑keeping strengths, and your ability to work rosters; review the position description and ensure you submit both documents.

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading university. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are proud to be one of the country’s largest and most diverse employers. Our people are driven by curiosity, purpose, and a shared commitment to creating positive impact for our communities.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to join our busy research unit within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. This role plays a critical part in supporting world‑leading research by ensuring the highest standards of animal care, welfare, and compliance. You will be part of a friendly, highly skilled technical team who take pride in their work and in supporting researchers to deliver meaningful outcomes that improve lives in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality animal husbandry, hygiene, and breeding support while maintaining excellent animal health and welfare standards
• Supporting research staff and programmes through routine and specialist animal care procedures
• Monitoring animal welfare and ensuring all activities comply with Animal Ethics Committee approvals and relevant legislation
• Maintaining accurate records, databases, and documentation for animal care and operational activities
• Supporting containment, security, and hygiene standards across assigned facilities
• Assisting with the operation, maintenance, and appropriate use of equipment within the facility
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, researchers, and students in a busy research environment

This role includes weekend and public holiday rostered work.

This is a fulltime (37.5h per week), permanent position.

The salary range for this role is $63,600 - $79,300, depending on skills and experience

For more detailed information, please review the position description

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are someone who is genuinely passionate about animal welfare and takes pride in delivering high standards of care. You enjoy working as part of a team, communicate clearly, and are comfortable balancing routine tasks with more specialised procedures.

You bring a practical, calm approach to your work, are confident handling animals, and understand the importance of compliance, accuracy, and professionalism in a research setting. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this role.

You will bring:

• Qualification in animal care or relevant practical experience
• Experience working with animals, ideally within a laboratory or research environment
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, New Zealand animal welfare and regulatory requirements
• Confidence handling both small and large animals
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good computer literacy and record‑keeping skills

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The 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
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 4 September 2026. To be considered, applications must include both a cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please note we do not accept applications by email.

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