Job Description
Ako Anamata | Future Learning and Development
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Continuing (permanent) position
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As Faculty Engagement Lead you will be a strategic and collaborative leader with a passion for innovation in educational technologies. You will be a key connection between UC Online and our Academic Faculties, leading engagement efforts that shape the future of online and blended learning at UC. Your track record of supporting and influencing leaders and staff will ensure programmes are pedagogically sound, compliant, and high quality. You will crucially lead documentation and evaluation frameworks to manage quality assurance processes and play a central role in supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will have experience in a similar role working with academics and academic leaders to position online curriculum priorities, as well as have:
project management, stakeholder management and change management skills
experience leading teams including coaching, goal setting and capability building
strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to consult, collaborate, and communicate with academic leaders and staff to co-design
understanding of academic regulations, quality assurance, and accreditation processes
strong intrapersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication
experience producing clear, accurate documentation for operational purposes
ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
a commitment to inclusive, values-led practice and a willingness to uphold te ao Māori principles and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
UC's Office of Future Learning and Development partners with academic staff to positively impact the quality of teaching and learning using educational technologies. We empower our learning communities to realise their potential by driving future-focused educational opportunities and innovative learning design. We work with faculty to co-design flexible, hybrid, and online courses and to enhance face-to-face courses with technology tools and applications.
For more information about our team, please visit us @ Future Learning and Development
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 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: 13 May 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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 to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
Job Details
Reference #
268+8
Posted on
08 May 2026
Closes on
13 May 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Education & Training
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
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Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Continuing (permanent) position
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As Faculty Engagement Lead you will be a strategic and collaborative leader with a passion for innovation in educational technologies. You will be a key connection between UC Online and our Academic Faculties, leading engagement efforts that shape the future of online and blended learning at UC. Your track record of supporting and influencing leaders and staff will ensure programmes are pedagogically sound, compliant, and high quality. You will crucially lead documentation and evaluation frameworks to manage quality assurance processes and play a central role in supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will have experience in a similar role working with academics and academic leaders to position online curriculum priorities, as well as have:
project management, stakeholder management and change management skills
experience leading teams including coaching, goal setting and capability building
strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to consult, collaborate, and communicate with academic leaders and staff to co-design
understanding of academic regulations, quality assurance, and accreditation processes
strong intrapersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication
experience producing clear, accurate documentation for operational purposes
ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
a commitment to inclusive, values-led practice and a willingness to uphold te ao Māori principles and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
UC's Office of Future Learning and Development partners with academic staff to positively impact the quality of teaching and learning using educational technologies. We empower our learning communities to realise their potential by driving future-focused educational opportunities and innovative learning design. We work with faculty to co-design flexible, hybrid, and online courses and to enhance face-to-face courses with technology tools and applications.
For more information about our team, please visit us @ Future Learning and Development
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 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: 13 May 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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 to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
Job Details
Reference #
268+8
Posted on
08 May 2026
Closes on
13 May 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Education & Training
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
&
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Faculty Engagement Lead position is now open for candidates interested in the Education 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 Education Jobs is a plus.