Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As a Genomics Technologist within Auckland Genomics at the University of Auckland, you won’t just be running protocols — you’ll be enabling discovery across biomedical science, ecology, evolution, and beyond. Every project that moves through the facility represents new knowledge in the making, and you’ll be at the centre of it.
This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment where precision meets performance. With multiple projects running simultaneously and tight turnaround times, your ability to stay calm under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver exceptional quality will be critical.
In this role, you will:
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position
Remuneration: $78,601 - $90,700 per annum, dependent on experience
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description
He kōrero mōu | About you
You are technically strong, calm under pressure, and highly organised. You enjoy working at pace and understand the demands of delivering high-quality scientific services within strict timelines.
You will bring:
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 ranked among the world’s most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of 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 the closing date of 15th March 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV, highlighting how you can meet the skills and experience detailed above.
Please reach out to Nikki Freed (Lead Technologist) via nikki.freed@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
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