Academic Quality Assurance Advisor

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks leave + university holidays

Superannuation contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Discounts across shopping, travel, and

Christchurch living

Campus facilities access

Job summary

The University of Canterbury invites applications for an Academic Quality Assurance Advisor to support academic compliance and quality assurance across UC. You will coordinate audits, gather evidence, and monitor follow-up actions while maintaining the Academic Quality Assurance Framework.

You will also provide secretariat support to committees, prepare agendas, papers, minutes, and contribute to projects that strengthen academic quality across UC.

Qualifications

• Experience in tertiary education sector compliance or quality assurance.
• Ability to analyse complex information and build stakeholder relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating projects, meetings and governance processes.
• Alignment with UC values and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic audits and gather evidence for quality assurance.
• Monitor follow-up actions and maintain UC's Academic Quality Assurance Framework.
• Provide secretariat support to Academic Administration Committee and Academic Board; prepare agendas, papers and minutes.

Skills

Audits

Policy compliance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

The University of Canterbury was established in 1873. Based in Christchurch, on the South Island of New Zealand, the University of Canterbury (UC) has an impressive international profile in research, learning and advanced scholarship in...

Te Tari o te Tumu Tuarua Akoranga | Office of the DVC Academic

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Permanent position, part time or full time (30 - 37.5 hours per week)
• Flexible start date from middle of January to the end of January
• Salary up to $95,784 p.a.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Join the University of Canterbury (UC) as an Academic Quality Assurance Advisor and help support our academic compliance and quality assurance activities, while also providing advice on tertiary sector requirements, policies and emerging risks. You will coordinate academic audits, gather evidence and monitor follow-up actions, while maintaining and improving the University’s Academic Quality Assurance Framework. You will provide secretariat support to the Academic Administration Committee and Academic Board, preparing agendas, papers, minutes and reports, and contribute to projects and process improvements that strengthen academic quality across UC.

You are a detail-oriented professional with the ability to analyse complex information and build effective stakeholder relationships. You will also be able to demonstrate experience by having:

• A minimum of 3-4 years of relevant work experience in the tertiary education sector.
• A familiarity with policies and compliance requirements of all or some of Universities NZ, NZQA, Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Commission, NZ Teachers Council, StudyLink.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills and experience.
• Proven ability to research, analyse and summarise complex academic information
• Experience coordinating projects, meetings, reports and governance processes
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work closely with the Dean (Academic Governance), the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, the Vice-Chancellor, and academic leaders and staff across UC. You will engage with external tertiary education agencies and quality assurance bodies to support compliance, academic governance and continuous improvement.

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.

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• 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.

The closing date for this position is: 8 November 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

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

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

Please note, this is an onsite position.