Commercialisation Analyst

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; Vor Ort; NZD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave 4 weeks + holidays

Superannuation contribution up to 6.75

Flexible working arrangement

Supportive working environment

Discounts across shopping & travel

Live in Christchurch

Zusammenfassung

University of Canterbury is seeking a Commercialisation Analyst for a fixed-term 12-month role. The position offers 37.5 hours per week with full-time hours, and part-time considered.

The role supports early-stage commercialization, building business cases and market insights while collaborating with researchers and commercialization professionals. Ideal candidates will have at least 18 months in commercialization or related areas, strong research and communication skills, and a degree with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree with honours in Science or Engineering required; NZQA Level 8.
• Master’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
• At least 18 months in technology, product, or service commercialization or similar.

Aufgaben

• Support early-stage UC commercialization pipeline with researchers and professionals.
• Prepare business cases, investment proposals, funding applications, marketing materials, pitches.
• Gather and interpret market, competitor, customer info to support decisions.
• Build relationships with UC researchers and stakeholders across commercialization ecosystem.
• Support commercialization systems, project pipelines and team initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Market research

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

MS Office

Presentation skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree with honours in Science or Engineering (NZQA Level 8)

Master’s degree in Business or relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

• Fixed-term, 12 month position
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, part-time will be considered
• 4 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Help turn promising research into opportunities that benefit Aotearoa New Zealand. In this fixed-term role as Commercialisation Analyst, you will support the early stages of University of Canterbury (UC)’s commercialisation pipeline, working with researchers and experienced commercialisation professionals you will:

• Help prepare business cases, investment proposals, research funding applications, marketing materials and pitches.
• Gather and interpret market, competitor, customer and industry information to support commercial decisions.
• Build professional relationships with UC researchers and stakeholders across the commercialisation ecosystem.
• Support commercialisation systems, project pipelines and team initiatives.
• Develop practical experience and commercial acumen across intellectual property and technology transfer.

You are an analytical, commercially curious and collaborative professional who enjoys learning about new technologies and translating complex information into clear, practical insights. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your capability in market validation, intellectual property, relationship management and technology transfer.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Professional experience (at least 18 months) in technology, product or service commercialisation, or a closely related area
• Interest in business, entrepreneurship, commercialisation, marketing or innovation.
• The ability to understand research and technology across a range of disciplines
• Strong research, analysis, written communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Holding a Bachelor’s degree with honours in Science or Engineering (NZQA Level 8); a Master’s degree in Business or another relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• An alignment with UC’s values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will join Te Rōpū Rangahau | Research & Innovation and work closely with the IP & Commercialisation Manager, commercialisation advisers, UC researchers and research funding colleagues. You will also engage with external stakeholders such as other university commercialisation offices, industry contacts, investors, funders and specialist advisers.

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.

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangement
• 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: Sunday 18 October 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.