Academic Quality Assurance Advisor

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Join the University of Canterbury (UC) as an Academic Quality Assurance Advisor and help support our academic compliance and quality assurance activities, while also providing advice on tertiary sector requirements, policies and emerging risks. You will coordinate academic audits, gather evidence and monitor follow-up actions, while maintaining and improving the University’s Academic Quality Assurance Framework. You will provide secretariat support to the Academic Administration Committee and Academic Board, preparing agendas, papers, minutes and reports, and contribute to projects and process improvements that strengthen academic quality across UC.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented professional with the ability to analyse complex information and build effective stakeholder relationships. You will also be able to demonstrate experience by having:

• A minimum of 3-4 years of relevant work experience in the tertiary education sector.
• A familiarity with policies and compliance requirements of all or some of Universities NZ, NZQA, Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Commission, NZ Teachers Council, StudyLink.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills and experience.
• Proven ability to research, analyse and summarise complex academic information
• Experience coordinating projects, meetings, reports and governance processes
• A postgraduate qualification
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work closely with the Dean (Academic Governance), the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, the Vice-Chancellor, and academic leaders and staff across UC. You will engage with external tertiary education agencies and quality assurance bodies to support compliance, academic governance and continuous improvement.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• professional development opportunities
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• on-campus staff discounts
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

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: 8 November 2026 (midnight, NZ time) Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the closing 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 CV.

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.

Please note, this is an onsite position.

Job Details

• Reference #: 34397
• Posted on: 22 Oct 2026
• Closes on: 08 Nov 2026 23:55
• Location(s): Christchurch
• Expertise: Administration, Education & Training
• Job level(s): Experienced
• Work type(s): Continuing (Permanent) full-time

Posted: 2026-10-22