Curriculum Management System Data Specialist

About Our Team | Mō Te Tīma

Are you ready to be a part of an initiative driving organisational change at Ōtākau Whakaihu Waka/University of Otago?

The University has commenced its Digital Learning Environment (DLE) Programme to improve the experience of digital learning and teaching for all students and staff. Join our highly collaborative, user-centred, and solution-oriented team to help ensure the programme's success.

Change, innovation, and improvement are our focus. We help the University community to work and study in an excellent organisation. Our aim is to support the University's success by refining its approach to managing projects on a large scale. We make sure we do the right projects, and those projects are done right.

The Role | Te Mahi

Our programme consists of four key projects: the Learning Management System, Student Portal, Curriculum Management System, and Learner Insights.

The Curriculum Management System project team are bringing data from multiple sources around the university into a new system. We are looking for someone who has the skills to maintain the accuracy and integrity of this data while it is transferred to the new system over the coming year.

Your Skills and Experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Our ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate:
• Proficiency in HTML editing and content management for web systems.
• Strong written communication, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Understanding of data analysis, transformation and formatting principles.
• Awareness of information systems and digital platforms relevant to data management.
• Knowledge of tertiary education academic programme/course regulations and policies.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed term (approx. 12 months) based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for these positions.

The appointments range for this role is $69,931 to $74,609. Top of range $74,609.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information, please contact Alice La Rooy, Programme Manager, Office of Transformation and Improvement via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600521 will close on Sunday, 12 April 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Alice La Rooy

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

Location: About Dunedin

Posted: 30/03/2026