Educational Technology Consultant (Assessment)

Job Description:

Ako Anamata | Future Learning and Development
Tumu Tuarua Akoranga | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Fixed-term (1 year) position
• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of digital education. As an Educational Technology Consultant (Assessment), you will play a key role in enhancing the assessment experience for both staff and students through innovative use of technology in an evolving online environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support assessment at the University and strive to improve existing assessment practices
• Provide expert advice and support on learning technologies to academic staff and students
• Support and enhance the effective use of the University’s Learning Management System (Moodle)
• Ensure that special arrangement students are granted any necessary arrangements for assessment
• Analyse user needs and provide practical, solution-focused recommendations to improve the assessment experience
• Contribute to projects and strategic initiatives that advance online learning and teaching innovation
• Deliver training, workshops, and resources to build capability across the University community

Mōu | Who You Are

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 3-4 years’ experience supporting learning technologies, including recent experience with a Learning Management System (e.g. Moodle or similar)
• Proven ability to coach and mentor teachers, lecturers, and/or students in the effective use of educational technologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate needs into practical solutions
• Experience in online teaching and/or online learning environments, with an understanding of digital pedagogy
• Demonstrated experience in project management and/or contributing to strategic initiatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence, and build strong working relationships
• A collaborative, proactive approach, with the ability to work independently, reflect on performance, and deliver high-quality, customer-focused support in bicultural and multicultural contexts
• 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 join Future Learning & Development- a curious, supportive team that experiments, iterates, and shares wins and failures openly. We pair designers with academics, media specialists and technologists, and we celebrate inclusive design that moves the needle for learners.

For more information about our team, please visit us at Future Learning and Development

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.

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include:

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%) (If over 9 month)
• 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: 15 April 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. *[Choose FX roles, or any role that will not require permanent work eligibility]*