Pūkenga | Lecturer (Teaching and Administration only), PACE

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Canterbury's Pūkenga | Lecturer (Teaching and Administration only), PACE, in Ōtautahi/Christchurch, New Zealand, seeks an engaging educator to co-design and deliver teaching across PACE courses offered each term, including summer, connecting learning with the world of work.

You will support students to build career identity, professional capability and confidence through authentic workplace experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong teaching expertise in Work-Integrated Learning or Career Development Learning.
• Experience delivering student-centred teaching for diverse learners.
• Experience designing, updating and quality-assuring curriculum and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the full internship journey from promotion to onboarding to placement feedback.
• Provide timely pastoral care and alumni engagement.
• Strengthen partnerships and champion inclusive, safe practice across the University.

Skills

Work-Integrated Learning

Career Development Learning

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Education

PhD or NZQA Level 10

Job description

Pūkenga | Lecturer (Teaching and Administration only), PACE

Te Pokapū Rapuara | Centre for Employability & Career Development
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
Join the Centre for Employability & Career Development and help shape an engaging, research-informed PACE experience that connects learning with the world of work. You will co-design and deliver innovative teaching across PACE courses offered each term, including summer, supporting students to build career identity, professional capability and confidence through authentic workplace experiences.

Working closely with the Academic Lead, PACE Internship Coordinator, faculties and partner organisations, you will contribute across the full internship journey—from promotion, applications and onboarding through to placement support, feedback and alumni engagement. You will also provide timely pastoral care, strengthen partnerships, support events and continuous improvement, and champion inclusive, safe and effective practice across the University.

Mōu | Who You Are
You will bring strong teaching expertise in Work-Integrated Learning, Career Development Learning or a related discipline, together with the relationship-building and organisational skills needed to support students and PACE partners.

• Relevant PhD or equivalent NZQA Level 10 qualification, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience delivering career development learning theory into a work-integrated learning programme.
• Demonstrated experience delivering effective, student-centred teaching for diverse learners.
• Experience designing, updating and quality-assuring curriculum, assessments and timely feedback.
• Practical understanding of work-integrated learning, including student pastoral care, health and safety, and placement support.
• Ability to support the full internship cycle, from applicant advice and onboarding through to placement feedback and alumni engagement.
• Strong relationship-management skills across students, faculties, professional services, academic colleagues and external partner organisations.
• Capability to promote programmes, contribute to events and represent PACE and the University within campus and community settings.
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

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.

The closing date for this position is: 24 November 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

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

Please note, this is an onsite position.