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Position Title: Automotive and Engineering Technician
Location: Rotorua (with travel required)
Team: Automotive and Engineering
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed term (until December 2026)
Remuneration: $59,700 - $74,626 pro rated (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team of diverse and highly skilled people who have a passion for education. This is a great opportunity for you to experience the lifestyle a tertiary Technician enjoys and give back to your industry to prepare the next generation.
We are currently recruiting for a Technician within the Automotive and Engineering Team in the Academic Delivery and Development Directorate. As a Technician within this team, you would be required to support our team in our specialised training. The role would involve assisting tutors, review and the updating of resources and classroom materials. You would also be responsible stock control of consumables and workshop health and safety.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
Supporting delivery of Automotive and Engineering programmes
Developing, planning and implementing student resource material
Actively promoting and applying Toi Ohomai Health & Safety policies
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in either Automotive or Engineering Industry
Passion for educating the next generation of Engineers
Ability to fit into a high-performance team
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
Position Title: Automotive and Engineering Technician
Location: Rotorua (with travel required)
Team: Automotive and Engineering
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed term (until December 2026)
Remuneration: $59,700 - $74,626 pro rated (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team of diverse and highly skilled people who have a passion for education. This is a great opportunity for you to experience the lifestyle a tertiary Technician enjoys and give back to your industry to prepare the next generation.
We are currently recruiting for a Technician within the Automotive and Engineering Team in the Academic Delivery and Development Directorate. As a Technician within this team, you would be required to support our team in our specialised training. The role would involve assisting tutors, review and the updating of resources and classroom materials. You would also be responsible stock control of consumables and workshop health and safety.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
Supporting delivery of Automotive and Engineering programmes
Developing, planning and implementing student resource material
Actively promoting and applying Toi Ohomai Health & Safety policies
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in either Automotive or Engineering Industry
Passion for educating the next generation of Engineers
Ability to fit into a high-performance team
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Engineering and Automotive Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Mechanic Jobs sector. This role in Rotorua offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Mechanic Jobs is a plus.