Student Advisor

Job Description:

Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Fixed-Term position until 5 May 2028
• 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about helping students succeed in their academic journey? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, providing guidance, and working in a collaborative environment that values people and community?

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As a Student Advisor within Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science, you will provide accurate, timely academic advice and enrolment support to current and prospective students. You will help students navigate programme requirements, course selections, academic regulations, and administrative processes to ensure they are well positioned for success.

Working closely with the Academic Services Manager, Associate Dean (Academic), and programme coordinators, you will contribute to monitoring student progress and supporting academic processes. You will achieve this by:

• Providing degree planning, course advice, and enrolment guidance to students.
• Interpreting and applying university regulations, policies, and procedures to support student decisions.
• Supporting academic progress processes and identifying students who may need additional guidance.
• Liaising with academic staff and support services to resolve complex student enquiries.
• Assisting with administrative processes such as credit transfers, exemptions, enrolment approvals, and programme planning.
• Maintaining accurate student records and using university systems to document advice and outcomes.
• Contributing to initiatives that improve student retention, progression, and completion.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will have strong communication and organisational skills with a genuine commitment to student success.

Ideally you will have:

• 3–4 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within tertiary education.
• Strong knowledge of policy interpretation, student processes, or academic administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse student population.
• The ability to manage high workloads, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Confidence using administrative and student management systems and MS Office.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

From biological and chemical sciences to our environment and psychology, UC's Faculty of Science offers highly-regarded qualifications in a wide range of sciences at all levels. To find out more click here.

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: 19 April 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.