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Assistant Animal Care Technician

  • Company: University of Otago
  • Location: New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • Pay not listed

University of Otago at a glance

SEC filings mentioning "University of Otago": 186search EDGAR

Federal funding recipient: largest known award $778K from the Department of Defense (started Feb 11, 2013) — via USAspending.gov

An arctic ice/ocean coupled model with wave interactions

Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 984500094BD1F6AE9950, NZ) — via GLEIF

Recipient of NIH research funding: 24 grants, most recently in 2013 from the NIAID — via NIH RePORTER

Clinical trial sponsor: 13 trials registered, 1 currently active/recruiting — via ClinicalTrials.gov

Recipient of NSF research funding: 2 awards, most recently in 2004via NSF Award Search

Assistant Animal Care Technician at University of Otago | New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)

What This Role Involves

The role as an Assistant Animal Care Technician involves a diverse set of responsibilities within the BiomediCal Research Facilities division. You will be responsible for animal husbandry and ongoing care, which includes daily tasks such as feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the health and well-being of various animals. This position requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards in animal care.

Your Responsibilities

  • Provide daily animal husbandry and care activities including feeding, cleaning, and environmental maintenance.
  • Monitor the health status of animals and report any concerns or changes to supervisors promptly.
  • Assist with routine veterinary procedures under supervision.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant animal welfare regulations and institutional policies.
  • Participate in training programs for continuous professional development.

Skills & Qualifications

  • A passion for animal care and a commitment to ethical standards.
  • Basic knowledge of animal husbandry and veterinary practices.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Physical fitness and the ability to lift and move heavy equipment.

Working at University of Otago

The University of Otago is committed to providing a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. As an Assistant Animal Care Technician, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing biomedical research. The role offers the opportunity for professional growth through ongoing training and development programs.

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Working in New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)

New Zealand (nationwide) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and over 600 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island country by area and lies east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand (nationwide)'s capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland.

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National unemployment rate in New Zealand (nationwide): 5.1%via World Bank

GDP per capita in New Zealand (nationwide): $49,591via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in New Zealand (nationwide): 2.8% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in New Zealand (nationwide): 0.5% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in New Zealand (nationwide): 1,723via OECD

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    Listing facts

    • Role Assistant Animal Care Technician
    • Employer University of Otago
    • Location New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
    • Type Full Time
    • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
    • Posted August 5, 2026
    • Apply by September 4, 2026
    • Country New Zealand (nationwide)
    • Overview Full job description on this page (296 words)

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