Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Scholar Idea
University of Canterbury in New Zealand invites application for vacant Academic Positions, a public research university based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Postdoctoral and Academic Positions at University of Canterbury
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Wireless Research Centre
Advance next-generation wireless and AI-enabled communication systems in a cutting-edge research environment at UC.
ChristchurchPost date: 13 Mar 2026Close date: 19 Apr 2026 23:55Expertise: Education & Training, Engineering, Research & Development, Science & Technology, Tertiary TeachingWork Type: Fixed term full-time
Join a fun, family focused and supportive People and Culture team and play a key role in ensuring the integrity of UC’s payroll services.
ChristchurchPost date: 12 Mar 2026Close date: 24 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Finance, Human ResourcesWork Type: Fixed term full-time
Support learning, teaching and research at the University of Canterbury as our Kaitakawaenga Māori, connecting students, academics and communities with library resources and mātauranga Māori.
ChristchurchPost date: 11 Mar 2026Close date: 25 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Library, Te Ao MāoriWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Studio Production Lead to join Kōawa Studios – a cutting-edge facility bringing together film, television, gaming, immersive media and commercial productions.
ChristchurchPost date: 10 Mar 2026Close date: 16 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Advertising, Arts & MediaWork Type: Fixed term part-time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to drive the commercial growth and market presence of Kōawa Studios.
ChristchurchPost date: 10 Mar 2026Close date: 16 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Sales / Relationship ManagementWork Type: Fixed term part-time
Partnerships and Brand Coordinator
Work in a cutting-edge academic environment that fosters creativity and innovation in digital media!
ChristchurchPost date: 10 Mar 2026Close date: 23 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Advertising, Arts & MediaWork Type: Fixed term part-time
Digital Services have a fixed term opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst with experience within a complex IT or digital environment.
ChristchurchPost date: 09 Mar 2026Close date: 23 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Information TechnologyWork Type: Fixed term full-time
Senior Application Support Consultant
Drive SharePoint and Microsoft 365 best practice in a large, complex organisation
ChristchurchPost date: 09 Mar 2026Close date: 22 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Information TechnologyWork Type: Fixed term full-time
Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow – Pest and Pathogen Resistance
Help drive innovative research in ecology and entomology within UC’s School of Biological Sciences.
ChristchurchPost date: 06 Mar 2026Close date: 29 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Science & TechnologyWork Type: Fixed term full-time
Postdoctoral Fellow – Capillaric Engineering
Te Pokapū Taunekeneke Rāpoi Ngota| Biomolecular Interaction Centre has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow to participate in a research project developing next-generation biosensors for rapid, low-cost diagnostics in healthcare, drug testing, and winemaking.
ChristchurchPost date: 05 Mar 2026Close date: 20 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Research & Development, Science & TechnologyWork Type: Fixed term full-time
Lecturer / Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Mathematics or Statistics (2-year fixed-term)
We have Lecturer opportunities with research interests in either Applied Mathematics or Statistics to join the dynamic and evolving School of Mathematics and Statistics.
ChristchurchPost date: 04 Mar 2026Close date: 19 Apr 2026 23:55Expertise: Lecturer, Research & Development, Science & Technology, Tertiary TeachingWork Type: Fixed term full-time
IT Manager, School of Mathematics & Statistics
Lead a small technical team to deliver secure, scalable platforms aligned with UC’s digital strategy, enabling excellence in teaching and research.
ChristchurchPost date: 03 Mar 2026Close date: 17 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Information TechnologyWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Administration Services Manager
Are you a confident people leader with sharp financial instincts and a knack for making complex operations run smoothly?
ChristchurchPost date: 03 Mar 2026Close date: 17 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Administration, Communications, Finance, General Mgmt/Executive, Human Resources, Logistics, Marketing, Project Management, Sales / Relationship ManagementWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Senior Legal Counsel – Employment Relations
Play a pivotal senior advisory role at the heart of the University, shaping fair, strategic and legally sound employment outcomes across a complex and dynamic organisation.
ChristchurchPost date: 03 Mar 2026Close date: 18 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: LegalWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education
Shape the future of teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand. Join Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education in Ōtautahi | Christchurch as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer and inspire the next generation of educators through research-led, future-focused Initial Teacher Education.
ChristchurchPost date: 27 Feb 2026Close date: 29 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Education & Training, Lecturer, Senior LecturerWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting
UC Business School | Te Kura Umanga, University of Canterbury, invites applications for a continuing position at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level in Accounting.
ChristchurchPost date: 23 Feb 2026Close date: 31 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Education & Training, Lecturer, Senior LecturerWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Associate Professor in AI and Digital Technologies
Join us in a strategically vital academic role shaping the future of education by helping launch our new Master of Artificial Intelligence in Education while inspiring the next generation of teachers
ChristchurchPost date: 20 Feb 2026Close date: 12 Apr 2026 23:55Expertise: Associate Professor, Education & Training, Information TechnologyWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology
The School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing have a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished and experienced research and teaching academic specialising in any area of Forensic Psychology.
ChristchurchPost date: 11 Feb 2026Close date: 25 Mar 2026 23:55Expertise: Lecturer, Senior LecturerWork Type: Continuing (Permanent) full-time