"Kaitohutohu Ako | Learning Advisor"

Te Pokapū Pūkenga Akoranga | Academic Skills Centre

Located in Ōtaautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays

Professional development opportunities

Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)

Continuing (permanent)

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Kaitohutohu Ako | Learning Advisor to provide specialist teaching/learning support to promote student learning through the development of academic writing and study skills, designed to enhance student retention, completion and academic achievement. This role will involve preparing and teaching into university courses and seminars, conducting consultations with students, developing and maintaining up-to-date flexible and blended learning resource material for staff and students, and supporting staff and students via regular contact and communications.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are someone with excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills who keeps up with the latest developments in learning and teaching. To be successful in this role you will have:

Master’s degree required, PhD would be advantageous.

Significant teaching (minimum 5 years) in curriculum and/ or a relevant teaching qualification.

Professional skill or knowledge in the area of adult education and learning.

Experience in developing and delivering learning, academic writing and study skills programmes via face to face or online.

Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high quality outcomes.

Competence in Microsoft Office Suite programmes.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

Te Pokapū Pūkenga Ako | Academic Skills Centre is a free advisory service and resource hub that focuses on writing and study strategies to maximise student achievement at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will be part of a positive and encouraging environment with a team who are committed to the value and importance of developing students’ academic success at UC.

For more information about our team, please visit the Academic Skills Centre

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:

5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays

UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility

generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

flexible working arrangements

professional development and study opportunities

supportive working environment

a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel

on-campus staff discounts including UC RecCentre

living in revitalised Ōtaautahi | 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/

This role sits within the Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies General Staff Collective Employment Agreement (page 17, Learning Advisors). The salary appointed will be based on skills and experience.

The closing date for this position is: 9 March 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before 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.