Senior Tutor - Game Arts and Animation

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Employer contribution to superannuat­i

Flexible working arrangement

Supportive working environment

Discounts across shopping, enter­tai­n

Onsite UC facilities

Job summary

University of Canterbury’s School of Product Design in Ōtautahi/Christchurch seeks a fixed-term Senior Tutor to contribute to high-quality teaching and learning across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will deliver teaching in Game Art and Animation pipelines, support student learning, design assessments, provide feedback, and participate in course evaluation and service activities, with a focus on inclusive, research-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Evidence of growing reputation or expertise in Game Art or Animation pipelines.
• Experience teaching Game Arts and Animation pipelines including 2D/3D workflows and version control.
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with students and colleagues.
• Experience with online and remote-study course design and delivery technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching using inclusive and effective pedagogical practices.
• Support programme delivery through tutorials, studios, workshops, and assessments.
• Design and deliver assessments with timely feedback to students.
• Embed UC Graduate Profile and promote critical, analytical, and creative thinking.
• Engage in course evaluation, reflective practice, and service activities.

Skills

Game Art

Animation pipelines

GitHub version control

Remote/online course design

Collaboration

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Fixed term position until 17 December 2027, 37.5 hours per week
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

The School of Product Design | Kura Hanga Otinga is seeking a motivated and collaborative fixed-term Senior Tutor to contribute to high-quality teaching and learning within our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

As a Senior Tutor, you will bring disciplinary expertise and a developing pedagogical practice to create a stimulating, research-informed, and supportive learning environment. You will deliver teaching across a range of courses, support student learning and assessment, and contribute to the broader academic and service activities of the School.

Key responsibilities include:

• delivering high-quality teaching using innovative, inclusive, and effective pedagogical practices
• supporting programme delivery through tutorials, studios, workshops, and assessment activities
• designing and delivering assessments and providing timely, constructive feedback to students
• embedding the UC Graduate Profile and encouraging critical, analytical, and creative thinking
• actively engaging in course evaluation, reflective practice, and continuous improvement
• contributing to service and administrative activities that support School, Faculty, and University objectives

Mōu | Who You Are

You are an enthusiastic educator with expertise in Game Art and Animation pipelines and a strong commitment to teaching excellence. You are developing your academic career and pedagogical practice, and you enjoy working collaboratively within a creative and collegial environment.

You will demonstrate an active commitment to bicultural confidence and competence, including upholding tikanga and values as guided by mana whenua, Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and valuing te reo Māori.

Applicants will demonstrate:

• Evidence of a growing reputation or expertise within a relevant discipline area
• Experience teaching Game Arts and Animation pipelines—including 2D and 3D workflows within static and real-time rendering environments with version control using GitHub—through effective, inclusive methods that support a diverse range of learners.
• A commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues
• Competence in digital tools and learning technologies relevant to tertiary teaching
• Experience with on-line and remote-study course design and deliver technologies
• An active commitment to UC values, inclusivity, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The School of Product Design is part of the University of Canterbury’s vibrant academic community and contributes to teaching, research, and innovation that responds to real-world challenges.

You will work closely with academic and professional staff within the School and Faculty, contributing to a supportive, collaborative culture that enhances student success and the University’s reputation.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

Mea e tukua nei |What we offer

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: 10 November 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.

Please note, this is an onsite position.