Academic Staff: Networking & Infrastructure Specialist

Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Course discounts for staff

PD leave and funding

On-site early childhood centres

Generous leave provisions

Annual Christmas close-down

Gym, library, and cafés

Job summary

Ara Institute of Canterbury is seeking an Academic Staff Member to teach Networking, Infrastructure and Technical Support at City Campus in Christchurch. The role combines hands-on networking with engaging teaching and industry collaboration.

You will deliver networking programmes, support ākonga success, contribute to curriculum development and stay current with emerging cloud-based technologies. You'll also help administer Ara TechLabs and liaise with central ICT as required.

Qualifications

• A tertiary IT qualification (degree level) and/or relevant industry certifications are required.
• Knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Experience in IT within networking and/or infrastructure environments.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, technologies and industry practices.
• Capability in cloud technologies and cloud-based solutions or willingness to develop this expertise.
• Ability to administer and support Ara TechLabs and liaise with central ICT as required.
• Broad technical skills including configuring and maintaining servers, switches, routers and network environments.
• Commitment to supporting learner success through effective teaching and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Teach networking and infrastructure, with hands-on exposure.
• Deliver networking and infrastructure programmes and mentor learners.
• Contribute to curriculum development and industry engagement.
• Support and administer Ara TechLabs and liaise with central ICT.

Skills

Networking expertise

Cloud technologies

Infrastructure support

Teaching & mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Tertiary IT qualification

Job description

Ara Institute of Canterbury is seeking an Academic Staff Member to teach Networking, Infrastructure and Technical Support at City Campus in Christchurch. The role combines hands-on networking with engaging teaching and industry collaboration.

You will deliver networking programmes, support ākonga success, contribute to curriculum development and stay current with emerging cloud-based technologies. You'll also help administer Ara TechLabs and liaise with central ICT as required.