"PACE Teaching Assistant"

Job Description:

Centre for Employability and Career Development
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Fixed-term (Feb 2026 – Feb 2027)
• Remote/hybrid working conditions, negotiable

Join a supportive team dedicated to helping students succeed through real-world learning as a PACE Teaching Assistant.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Join our Professional and Community Engagement team focussed on supporting students through practical learning, career development, and workplace experiences. As a PACE Teaching Assistant, you will assist students in developing their confidence, skills, and employability through Work-Integrated Learning (WIL).

In this role, you will support PACE students by providing academic and teaching assistance. This includes marking assessments and providing feedback; offering student support through drop-ins, email, and coursework guidance; contributing to workshops; creating an inclusive learning environment; monitoring student progress and raising concerns when necessary. You will stay informed through lectures and meetings, and contribute to UC's values, wellbeing culture, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are an enthusiastic and organised individual who enjoys supporting student learning and contributing to a collaborative academic community. You will also have:

• Education: you will be undertaking advanced study in a relevant discipline (minimum: 3rd year of undergraduate studies); or postgraduate study, Masters’ or PhD, is desired.
• An understanding of experiential learning such as Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), Career Development Learning (CDL), and are keen to apply this in a student-focused teaching environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and constructive feedback.
• Proven organisational skills, including time management and the ability to meet marking deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when marking and recording assessments.
• Good computer literacy and comfort working with online learning systems.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within an academic team.
• Commitment to UC’s values and willingness to respect and uphold tikanga, kawa, and cultural practices.
• Previous tutoring or marking experience in a university environment (advantageous but not essential).

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Centre for Employability and Career Development is UC’s new hub for empowering students to become employable, innovative, and enterprising graduates ready to thrive in a changing world of work. As both a thought leader and connector between students, staff, and industry, the Centre drives future-focussed graduate success through practical experiences and strong employer partnerships. Anchored in the pillars of employability, employment, and operational excellence, the Centre transforms opportunities into outcomes, ensuring every UC student can achieve their goals and make their mark.

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.

For more information on our range of fantastic benefits, 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: 3 December 2025 (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.