University of Canterbury jobs

The University of Canterbury (UC) is a comprehensive, research-intensive university located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, playing a pivotal role in the city’s regeneration and the Canterbury region’s growth. In the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes, UC undertook one of the most significant transformations in its history, rebuilding and reimagining itself as a financially stable, future-focused...

A comprehensive research university in Christchurch is seeking a new Vice-Chancellor to lead its strategic direction beyond 2030. The successful candidate will have exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of tertiary education, financial sustainability, and an inclusive academic environment. This role demands visionary leadership to drive research intensity and global positioning...

The University of Canterbury (UC) is a comprehensive, research-intensive university located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, playing a pivotal role in the city’s regeneration and the Canterbury region’s growth. In the wake of the Canterbury earthquakes, UC undertook one of the most significant transformations in its history, rebuilding and reimagining itself as a financially stable, future-focused...

A leading research university in New Zealand, seeking a Vice-Chancellor to lead strategic direction beyond 2030. This role demands a visionary leader focused on enhancing research performance, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will possess strong operational experience, financial acumen, and a commitment to equity and cultural inclusivity....

A leading educational institution in Christchurch seeks a proactive Administrator to support its operations. This role involves managing academic contracts, coordinating events, and ensuring smooth administrative processes within the UC Business School. Candidates should have over 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a large organization. The position offers a vibrant academic...

- 2x positions available: fixed-term and permanent - Both full-time (37.5 hours per week – 1 FTE) - 1 year fixed-term position to cover secondment Āu Mahi | What You Will Do Join a dynamic and collaborative team at the UC Business School, where your exceptional organisational and administrative skills will shine. We have two vacancies available, fixed term and continuing. As a Tautāwhi |...

- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) - Continuing (permanent) position - Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities Āu Mahi | What You Will Do The Department of Economics and Finance invites applications for a continuing position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor/Associate Professor at North American Universities) in Economics....

A renowned educational institution in Christchurch is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Economics. This role involves providing high-quality teaching, impactful research in Applied Microeconomics, and supervising postgraduate students. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Economics and demonstrate a strong potential for academic publishing. The position offers relocation support, generous leave...

Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow - Honeybee Bacteriophages and Advanced Biotechnology Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand - Full-time, 37.5 hours per week - Fixed term three year position starting March 2026 Āu Mahi | What You Will Do School of Biological Sciences has an opportunity for a Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow to participate in a research...

Overview - Full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role - Awesome leave provision and development opportunities - Influence transformational change with leaders and managers Mahi | What You Will Do Join Christchurch’s second largest employer and make a real impact! Our vibrant campus provides a dynamic environment where you can broaden and develop your experience while contributing to the...

A leading educational institution in Christchurch seeks a Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow for a three-year project focused on honeybee bacteriophages. Candidates should have a PhD and expertise in Microbial Genetics or Molecular Evolution. The position offers a competitive salary with mentoring from experienced faculty. Exceptional communication and strong analytical skills are essential....

A prominent educational institution in Christchurch is seeking a Health and Safety Business Partner to lead and implement health and safety practices across the university's diverse campus. This permanent full-time role requires a candidate with significant experience in health and safety leadership, ideally holding a relevant degree and necessary accreditation. The successful applicant will work...

A prominent university in New Zealand is seeking a Lecturer in Human Factors Psychology. This role involves teaching and developing courses in the undergraduate and postgraduate programs, contributing to research, and supervising students. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Psychology, have teaching experience, and demonstrate engagement with professional communities. The position is...

Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand - Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) - Continuing (permanent) position - Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Human Factors Psychology in Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo |...

A prestigious educational institution in Christchurch is seeking a Learning/Instructional Designer to create inclusive and engaging online learning experiences. The role involves collaborating with experts, analyzing course needs, and utilizing technology to enhance learning. Ideal candidates should have significant course design experience, a portfolio showcasing varied capabilities, and...

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand - Full-time role at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) - Enjoy five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays. - Up to 6.75% superannuation and excellent leave provisions. Āu Mahi | What You Will Do You will work in our suburban Christchurch campus, within established project team developing University of Canterbury’s (UC)...

Learning / Instructional Designer (Christchurch based) AkoAnamata| Future Learning and Development TumuTuaruaAkoranga|Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Located inŌtautahi| Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand - Fixed-term (2 years) position/ full-time (37.5 hours per week) - 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays - Generous employer contribution to superannuation Āu Mahi | What You...

A leading educational institution in New Zealand is looking for a software developer to join their team in Christchurch. The position focuses on improving student management systems, utilizing a range of tools including Python and AWS. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 4 years of experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers...

A leading educational institution in Christchurch is seeking a Database Administrator to provide support for database technology across production, testing, and development environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in Database Administration, knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, and skills in SQL programming. This role involves collaboration with various teams to maintain secure and...

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand - Full-time (37.5 hours per week) - Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities Āu Mahi | What You Will Do The role of Database Administrator is to provide support for the Database Server technology across the University’s production, test and development environments which predominantly are Microsoft...