Technical Team Leader - Simulation Centre for Patient Safety

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This full-time fixed-term Technical Team Leader role at the University of Auckland’s Simulation Centre for Patient Safety asks for an experienced operations leader with a health sciences background to manage and mentor the technical support team, partner with academics and course coordinators, and shape practical clinical simulation training. You will oversee daily operations, space safety and logistics, and work with stakeholders to continually improve teaching and learning experiences. Requirements include a health science qualification, proven leadership of a services team in a complex university setting, strong problem solving and mentoring skills, and solid finance literacy. Remuneration NZ$87,000 to NZ$107,500; apply online by 22 February 2026 with CV and cover letter. Onsite in Auckland, 37.5 hours per week, until end 2026. For questions contact Johanna Beattie.

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 10,000 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers, teachers, and practising health professionals. Our Vision is to courageously lead and advance hauora across generations in Aotearoa. As such, we are committed to lead and advance the mana of Aotearoa as a global centre of Health learning, research, and innovation.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are on the lookout for a technical team leader to lead a team that provide operational, administration and technical support to the Simulation Centre for Patient Safety, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, at the University of Auckland. The Simulation Centre for Patient Safety (SCPS) provides for the healthcare simulation needs of students and a wide range of healthcare professionals, with the ability to provide outreach activities at clinical sites. Their goal is to improve patient safety through simulation-based education and research.

You will liaise directly with stakeholders, convenors, course directors and course coordinators to provide specialist and substantive support for academics and students on a variety of teaching and research activities at the Simulation Centre for Patient Safety (SCPS).

• Managing the operational, administration and technical support of the SCPS.
• Providing leadership, mentoring and direction for the technical support team
• Assisting the development, implementation and delivery of practical clinical simulation training programmes and external workshops to professional colleagues.
• Making technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on creating and delivering external courses and workshops to support continued evolvement of teaching.
• Providing day to day oversight of the effective upkeep, safe operation, and logistical management of the learning spaces to deliver an excellent student experience at the SCPS.
• Collaborating with teaching staff and other technical services teams at the Faculty and working towards continuous improvement processes to enhance positive teaching and learning experiences at SCPS.

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term position until the end of 2026.

The remuneration range for this role is between $87,000 - $107,500 depending on skills and experience.

For more information about this role, please refer to the position description

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in a health-science, or related field.
• Proven experience in leading a services team, preferably in a primary health care or tertiary education organisation setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a range of staff at all levels within a complex organisation, preferably tertiary education/university environment.
• Management experience in a healthcare or education setting.
• Experience in explaining and resolving difficult technical issues
• Demonstrable experience in coaching and mentoring
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer and finance literacy

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 is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by 22 February 2026. Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role requirements.

If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with Johanna Beattie via [email protected]. Please note we are happy to answer any questions, but we do not accept applications via email.

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Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz