Job Description
Tēnā koe.
Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, customer focused tech savvy individual to come add value to our energetic in-house Print Bureau team as a Pre-press Print Bureau Operator. In this permanent role you will work in a fast paced "Print on Request" environment and be responsible for assisting in the quality assurance of materials of the Print Bureau and ensuring the Open Polytechnic's pre-press requirements are of a high standard.
What you will bring to the role
At least 3 years' experience in a print or publications environment
Knowledge of and experience in all phases of the printing process, including digital and offset techniques.
Good working knowledge of print pre-press requirements and associated software.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
Proactive, is solutions orientated, with the ability to self-manage/work unsupervised
Superb time management to deal with a mixture of planned jobs and those on the spot urgent tasks.
Attention to detail and a "can do" attitude
Mō mātou | About us
The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We are a Business Divison of Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology). We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of over 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.
We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.
Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou | Why you should join our team
We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children and free online fitness classes.
We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all our people.
Tono mai | Apply now
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact Dominic Ellery - dominic.ellery@openpolytechnic.ac.nz with any questions about the role. Applications close 11pm 14th of May.
Reference:
35872
Posted:
07 May 2026
Closes:
14 May 2026 23:00
Expertise:
Facilities and Site Services
Work type:
Full Time
Location:
Lower Hutt
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Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, customer focused tech savvy individual to come add value to our energetic in-house Print Bureau team as a Pre-press Print Bureau Operator. In this permanent role you will work in a fast paced "Print on Request" environment and be responsible for assisting in the quality assurance of materials of the Print Bureau and ensuring the Open Polytechnic's pre-press requirements are of a high standard.
What you will bring to the role
At least 3 years' experience in a print or publications environment
Knowledge of and experience in all phases of the printing process, including digital and offset techniques.
Good working knowledge of print pre-press requirements and associated software.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
Proactive, is solutions orientated, with the ability to self-manage/work unsupervised
Superb time management to deal with a mixture of planned jobs and those on the spot urgent tasks.
Attention to detail and a "can do" attitude
Mō mātou | About us
The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We are a Business Divison of Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology). We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of over 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.
We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.
Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou | Why you should join our team
We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children and free online fitness classes.
We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all our people.
Tono mai | Apply now
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact Dominic Ellery - dominic.ellery@openpolytechnic.ac.nz with any questions about the role. Applications close 11pm 14th of May.
Reference:
35872
Posted:
07 May 2026
Closes:
14 May 2026 23:00
Expertise:
Facilities and Site Services
Work type:
Full Time
Location:
Lower Hutt
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Pre-press Print Bureau Operator position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Lower Hutt 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 Education Jobs is a plus.
