Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch
Aotearoa | New Zealand
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• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The globally respected Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering is always looking for ways to make everyday life better for everyone. Technology is relevant to all parts of society but is changing fast… and we are here to keep up and drive it forward. The Faculty is internationally recognised for its excellence in teaching and research, and the calibre of our graduates. For more information about our team, please visit us @ Faculty of Engineering
Our team works in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same. We value our whanau, share ideas, collaborate, and support each other. We are professional, fun-loving, and lively bunch.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
In this role you will use your extensive knowledge of University regulations, interpretation and application of policies and procedures to provide degree-planning advice to tertiary students enrolled/enrolling in the Faculty qualifications. You will also act as contact person for students with disabilities, Māori, Pasifika and international students, provide support to the Academic Services Manager and Faculty of Engineering Deans and contribute to the Engineering outreach and strategic initiatives involving students (akonga).
Mōu | Who You Are
Through holding a bachelor's degree (or equivalent level 7 qualification) and your experience in a similar role in tertiary education, you will be able to demonstrate your real, ground level appreciation of what it is like to be a student (akonga). You will have knowledge of University regulations, interpretation and application of policies and procedures, as well as knowledge and experience in the use of a Student Management database.
Current and prospective Students (akonga) are our focus so excellent communication skills are imperative, as you will be able to express complex information to a variety of audiences, in an accurate and concise manner.
You are a positive, outgoing and dynamic team player who keen to build and nurture relationships, people focused and enjoy process improvement. Lastly, you will have active commitment to upholding the values, tikanga (protocols and processes), kawa (rules) of cultural practice and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and valuing te reo Māori.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.
Our values are manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha and these uara (values) guide our decisions and behaviour. Our values provide a roadmap for how we do things, affirming our commitment to the oranga (health, safety and wellbeing) of our students through mana-enhancing pastoral care and support. Ngā Uara (our values) challenge and inspire us to be the best we can be. They make UC a great place to work and study.
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.

The closing date for this position is: 30 October 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to 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 Workat UC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.

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