Senior Tutor

Canterbury; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Onsite childcare

Flexible working

Professional development

Staff Club discounts

Job summary

University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi / Christchurch invites applications for two Senior Tutor positions in Computer Science and Software Engineering. The role focuses on delivering engaging teaching, supporting curriculum and assessment, pastoral care, and coordinating casual tutors, with opportunities to supervise postgraduate projects.

The Senior Tutor salary scales from NZD 70,258 to 110,039 per year, with five weeks annual leave, onsite childcare, flexible working and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or a tertiary teaching qualification is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, student-focused teaching and assessment in a tertiary environment.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical approaches that support diverse learners.
• Confidence in using and integrating innovative teaching technologies.
• Ability to foster critical and analytical thinking in students.
• a student-focused, mana-enhancing approach to support and pastoral care.
• Proven reputation or developing expertise in a discipline-relevant area.
• Experience contributing to academic programme development and quality assurance.
• Ability to actively participate in university service, outreach, and promotional activities.
• Evidence of reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to UC’s values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and tiakitanga.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective teaching.
• Develop and maintain resources for courses, labs and assessments.
• Tutor students and support software development environments and source control.
• Mark assessments for undergraduate courses and supervise casual tutors.
• Assist with delivery of undergraduate Software Engineering and Computer Science courses.

Skills

Strong background in Computer Science

Strong background in Software Eng

Student-focused teaching

Pedagogical approaches for diverseLear

Innovative teaching technologies

Critical and analytical thinking

Pastoral care

Discipline-relevant expertise

Academic programme development

University service/outreach

Reflective practice & development

Manaakitanga/Whanaungatanga/Tiakitanga

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tertiary teaching qualification desirable

Tools

Git

Continuous Integration

Job description

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 2 positions available: 1x permanent (continuing) position and 1x fixed-term position until December 17, 2027
• 37.5 hours per week
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Join one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading engineering faculties and make a lasting impact in Computer Science and Software Engineering. As a Senior Tutor, you will play a pivotal role in the academic development of our students and the operational success of the Department. You will deliver engaging and effective teaching, contribute to curriculum support, assessment and pastoral care, and actively participate in departmental service and outreach.

Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining resources (course, lab and assessment material), tutoring, supporting students with software development environments, source code version control, continuous integration, etc., and marking assessment for our undergraduate (and potentially post-graduate) courses, as well as supervision, mentoring and coordination of casual tutors. Candidates must be able to assist with the delivery of our undergraduate Software Engineering and Computer Science courses.

You will work closely with academic colleagues to ensure our programmes are cutting-edge and provide a stimulating, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages student success and intellectual independence.

Mōu | Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• strong background in Computer Science and Software Engineering
• a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or a tertiary teaching qualification is desirable
• demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, student-focused teaching and assessment in a tertiary environment
• strong understanding of pedagogical approaches that support diverse learners
• confidence in using and integrating innovative teaching technologies
• ability to foster critical and analytical thinking in students
• a student-focused, mana-enhancing approach to support and pastoral care
• proven reputation or developing expertise in a discipline-relevant area
• experience contributing to academic programme development and quality assurance
• ability to actively participate in university service, outreach, and promotional activities
• evidence of reflective practice and ongoing professional development
• commitment to UC’s values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and tiakitanga.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering is a dynamic, innovative, and future-focused community committed to excellence in both teaching and research. We equip students with the skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world, through programmes grounded in real-world application and industry relevance. Our strong national and international connections with industry and research partners foster impactful collaborations and opportunities for both staff and students. As part of our team, you will be supported to grow a vibrant teaching portfolio and develop a successful scholarship profile within an environment that values creativity, connection, and continuous improvement.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here .

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

• five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• widely accessible sabbatical provision
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• supportive working environment
• professional development and study opportunities
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies:Senior Tutor $70,258 - $110,039

The closing date for this position is: 15 November (midnight, NZ time)

Please note applications will be reviewed after the close 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.

At the University of Canterbury, we strive for inclusivity and diversity. We understand that some candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. Our hiring decisions strive to go beyond traditional qualifications and job experience. If you're interested in applying but unsure about meeting all requirements or need extra support, please inform us. As part of our commitment to supporting academic career progression, we take proactive steps to removing barriers, addressing unconscious bias, promoting equity in decision-making and providing support for career