"IT Technician"

Job Description:

Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design
Te Kura Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

Join the creative and future-focused School of Product Design and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of digital creators.

• Part-time (18.75 hours per week)
• Permanent position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Technician to support our innovative teaching and research in game design, virtual and mixed reality, and interactive media. In this dynamic, hands-on role, you will provide specialist technical support across game design and interactive technologies, manage the School’s advanced VR/MR/AR laboratories, and design customised digital systems to support teaching and research.

You will also oversee IT systems and desktop support, collaborate closely with UC’s Information Technology Services, and drive innovation to ensure our facilities remain cutting-edge, all while guiding and supporting staff and students with expert technical advice.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will be a proactive, solutions-focused technician with a passion for technology, digital design, and the creative possibilities of interactive media, you will also bring:

• A relevant qualification such as a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience in IT, gaming, or digital design.
• 3–5 years’ experience providing IT or desktop support in a dynamic, multi-platform environment.
• Strong skills in computer systems administration and a sound understanding of networked systems and operating environments.
• Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal, and/or programming in languages such as Python, C#, C++, or JavaScript.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to guide and support both staff and students.
• A commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and bicultural awareness, in line with UC’s values and vision.

An ability to assemble and configure simple electronic circuits and devices, such as Arduino-based mechatronic systems is an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine creativity with technical excellence in an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The School of Product Design is committed to excellence in teaching, research and creative practice at the forefront of product design, and producing versatile, innovative graduates who can contribute to New Zealand's future economic growth and social wellbeing

For more information about the School of Product Design and our team, please visit us here.

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: 11 January 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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