Job Description
Te Ratonga Tautoko Hangarau | Digital Services
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Permanent position
Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We are looking for a technically skilled, collaborative eResearch Consultant to support researchers in harnessing high-performance computing (HPC), advanced data tools, and emerging digital research technologies.
As our eResearch Consultant, you will play a key role in enabling UC’s research strategy by:
Engineering, optimising and supporting the UC Research Compute Hub (RCH) and other eResearch platforms
Providing expert guidance on HPC, research data management, cloud and virtualisation technologies
Working alongside researchers to understand their needs and design solutions that advance their current and future projects
Developing and operating research-focused IT systems, ensuring high reliability, usability and innovation
Delivering training, resources, and tailored support to build digital research capability across UC
Staying ahead of rapidly evolving research technologies and sharing knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders.
Mōu | Who You Are
You will have 5+ years’ experience in research computing, HPC, or scientific/academic IT environments as well as:
Strong system administration skills (Linux/Unix/Windows)
Experience with virtualisation, cloud platforms and research-focused technologies
Ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and excellent problem-solving ability
Commitment to UC values and comfort engaging with tikanga and te reo Māori
Knowledge of distributed computing, research programming, or research applications (desirable)
An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
A postgraduate qualification in computing or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience supporting compute-intensive research.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Building world-class digital capability is crucial to the University of Canterbury's ongoing success. Digital Services is a large team, striving to provide a modern dynamic foundation from which the University (UC) can explore new business models and ways of working. Digital will transform how we work, behave, and the expectations of the communities we service.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
The closing date for this position is: * December 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.
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Job Details
Reference #
30134
Posted on
02 Dec 2026
Closes on
09 Dec 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Information Technology
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Permanent position
Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We are looking for a technically skilled, collaborative eResearch Consultant to support researchers in harnessing high-performance computing (HPC), advanced data tools, and emerging digital research technologies.
As our eResearch Consultant, you will play a key role in enabling UC’s research strategy by:
Engineering, optimising and supporting the UC Research Compute Hub (RCH) and other eResearch platforms
Providing expert guidance on HPC, research data management, cloud and virtualisation technologies
Working alongside researchers to understand their needs and design solutions that advance their current and future projects
Developing and operating research-focused IT systems, ensuring high reliability, usability and innovation
Delivering training, resources, and tailored support to build digital research capability across UC
Staying ahead of rapidly evolving research technologies and sharing knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders.
Mōu | Who You Are
You will have 5+ years’ experience in research computing, HPC, or scientific/academic IT environments as well as:
Strong system administration skills (Linux/Unix/Windows)
Experience with virtualisation, cloud platforms and research-focused technologies
Ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and excellent problem-solving ability
Commitment to UC values and comfort engaging with tikanga and te reo Māori
Knowledge of distributed computing, research programming, or research applications (desirable)
An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
A postgraduate qualification in computing or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience supporting compute-intensive research.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Building world-class digital capability is crucial to the University of Canterbury's ongoing success. Digital Services is a large team, striving to provide a modern dynamic foundation from which the University (UC) can explore new business models and ways of working. Digital will transform how we work, behave, and the expectations of the communities we service.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
The closing date for this position is: * December 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.
#LI-DNI
Job Details
Reference #
30134
Posted on
02 Dec 2026
Closes on
09 Dec 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Information Technology
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The eResearch Consultant position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch 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 Remote Jobs is a plus.
