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Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are looking for a warm, professional, and people-focused Receptionist to join our supportive Te Papa Manaaki | Campus Care team.This is a rewarding and varied role where you will play an important part in creating a welcoming and supportive first impression for students, staff, and visitors accessing the service. As one of the first points of contact, you will help students navigate support services with empathy, professionalism, and care.You will provide high-quality reception and administrative support while assisting with appointments, responding to enquiries, supporting service operations, and helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone accessing Te Papa Manaaki | Campus Care.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, thrives in a fast-paced and people-centred environment, and can remain calm and solutions-focused when supporting students experiencing distress or challenging situations.You’ll be joining a collaborative and caring team that is passionate about student wellbeing and making a positive difference every day.Key responsibilities include:Providing warm, professional, and timely customer service to students, staff, and visitors in person, online, and over the phoneManaging reception duties including appointments, enquiries, and student communicationsSupporting students accessing wellbeing and care services in a calm, respectful, and supportive mannerMaintaining accurate student records and data entry while ensuring confidentiality and privacy requirements are upheldUsing systems such as Symplicity Advocate and Microsoft Office applications to support service operationsHelping maintain welcoming, safe, and tidy reception and waiting areasAssisting with triage processes and responding appropriately to students presenting in distressSupporting quality improvement activities and contributing to positive service delivery outcomesManaging student feedback surveys and providing monthly reporting supportWorking collaboratively across the wider Te Papa Manaaki | Campus Care team to ensure consistent, student-focused service deliveryThis role also involves supporting operational procedures relating to health and safety, emergency response, and student wellbeing support.This is a full-time, fixed term role for 18 months. The salary range for this role is $56,400 - $71,000 per annum.For more information, please review the Position Description. He kōrero mōu | About youYou are someone who genuinely enjoys supporting people and creating positive experiences for others.You bring excellent interpersonal skills, emotional maturity, and the ability to communicate confidently and compassionately with people from diverse backgrounds. You are calm under pressure, highly organised, and able to balance professionalism with empathy in a busy environment.Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional service and contributing positively to a supportive and collaborative team culture. Ngā pūkenga motuhake | Important skills and experienceExperience working in reception and/or administration within a health, wellbeing, education, or support-focused environmentExcellent customer service and communication skills across face-to-face, phone, and online interactionsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with students from diverse cultural backgroundsConfidence managing challenging situations and using conflict de-escalation skills where requiredStrong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demandsHigh attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information appropriatelyConfidence using Microsoft Office applications and learning new client management systemsA collaborative, positive, and solutions-focused approach to teamworkCommitment to equity, inclusion, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and culturally respectful practiceExperience working within a large and complex organisation, particularly within tertiary education or student support services, would be highly beneficial. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland provides a supportive, people-centred working environment where your wellbeing and professional development are genuinely valued. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:Flexible employment practices where appropriateUp to 6.75% employer superannuation contributionFive weeks’ annual leaveAccess to professional development opportunitiesGenerous parental leave provisionsStaff discounts, recreation centre access, discounted parking, and wellbeing initiativesThe opportunity to work within a caring and collaborative team dedicated to supporting student wellbeing and success Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online by 10/6/2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV outlining how your skills and experience align with this role.For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Kate Mace - [email protected]. Please note that applications sent via email will not be accepted.   #LI-DNI

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are looking for a knowledgeable, collaborative, and passionate Cultural Collections Advisor to join our Cultural Collections team.This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work primarily with rare books, published heritage materials, and special collections that support world-class teaching, learning, and research activities across the University.As a Cultural Collections Advisor, you will contribute to the management, preservation, and promotion of published collections while supporting students, researchers, academics, and external users to discover and engage with these valuable resources.Work spans a variety of activities including collection care, research support and teaching engagement, exhibition creation, and collection promotion, helping bring Cultural Collections to life for diverse audiences.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with heritage collections, building relationships, and sharing knowledge in ways that inspire curiosity and learning.You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values scholarship, innovation, partnership, and accessibility.Key responsibilities include:Responsibility for the development, management, preservation, and accessibility of the published collectionsProviding research consultations and advisory services to students, staff, researchers, and external clientsLead coordination of exhibitions, displays, and promotional activities to showcase Cultural Collections holdingsDelivering teaching sessions and supporting learning activities using Cultural Collections materialsWorking collaboratively with academic faculties and internal teams to support teaching, learning, and research partnershipsSupporting metadata accuracy and collection discoverability across systems and databasesContributing to projects and initiatives across Cultural Collections and wider University servicesPromoting Cultural Collections through digital and in-person engagement activitiesThis is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the stewardship and promotion of collections that hold significant cultural, research, and educational value.This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week role on a permanent contract. The salary range for this role is $73,400 - $90,700 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.For more information, please review the Position Description. He kōrero mōu | About youYou are someone who is passionate about heritage collections, research, and connecting people with knowledge and history.You bring strong relationship-building skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of audiences. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects, and contributing positively to a team environment.Most importantly, you value accessibility, partnership, and creating engaging experiences that encourage learning, discovery, and connection. Ngā pūkenga motuhake | Important skills and experienceExperience working with documentary heritage collections, rare books, or published materialsStrong understanding of library procedures, collection management, handling and preservation practicesExperience delivering research support, advisory services, or learning engagement activitiesAbility to manage multiple projects and build effective working relationshipsConfidence using databases and library management systems such as AlmaThe following would be beneficial:Cataloguing knowledge and experienceExperience developing exhibitions, workshops, and/or promotional materialsKnowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks' annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online by the closing date of 28/06/2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.Please reach out to William Hamill - [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Ngāi Tahu Research CentreLocated in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Fixed term – Two years Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei. Āu Mahi | What You Will DoWe are seeking a Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow to lead research on the social, cultural, and economic dimensions of enhanced rock weathering (ERW), with a primary focus on iwi and Māori landowner perspectives. Within this programme, ERW involves the application of crushed rock (such as dunite or basalt) to farmland, where the rock undergoes accelerated weathering processes that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This position is based at the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre (NTRC) at the University of Canterbury and forms part of the Megatonne Carbon Removal Programme, a multidisciplinary initiative exploring scalable carbon removal approaches, including enhanced rock weathering (ERW), geothermal systems, and low-carbon concrete. The successful candidate will focus specifically on ERW. The role centres on understanding how ERW aligns with Māori values, aspirations, and development pathways, including both opportunities and constraints, and supporting potential Māori leadership in the developing carbon removal industry. The successful candidate will: Lead engagement with Māori communities Work with iwi and Māori landowners to explore perspectives on ERW Facilitate interviews, hui, and/or wānanga to understand opportunities, concerns, and priorities Ensure research is conducted in a culturally appropriate, ethical, and partnership-based manner Assess cultural and social acceptability Examine how ERW aligns with Māori values and land-use aspirations Identify perceived risks, benefits, and areas of tension Evaluate Māori development opportunities Explore potential roles for Māori across ERW value chains (e.g. resource development, land application) Assess opportunities for Māori agribusiness and circular economy models Analyse system-level implications Identify environmental, land-use, and community-level implications of ERW deployment Contribute to understanding of where and how ERW may be feasible in Aotearoa Work across disciplines and programmes Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and legal researchers within the programme Contribute to integrated assessments of feasibility and implementation pathways. The research will use a mixed-methods approach, with an emphasis on engaged and collaborative research, including: Interviews and hui with Māori stakeholders Case study research with partner rūnanga Qualitative and systems-level analysis Quantitative surveys Spatial or economic analysis where appropriate, or in collaboration with team members. Mōu | Who You AreWe welcome applicants from fields such as human geography, environmental studies, environmental economics, sustainability science, political ecology, or planning. To be successful in this position you will have the following: PhD in a relevant discipline Strong qualitative research and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams Demonstrated experience engaging and working with Māori and/or Indigenous communities (desirable) Experience undertaking quantitative surveys (desirable) Familiarity with spatial (GIS) or systems analysis (desirable) Understanding of economic or value-chain perspectives (desirable) Knowledge of climate mitigation or carbon removal approaches (desirable) Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi frameworks (desirable). Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work WithThe Ngāi Tahu Research Centre (NTRC) was founded to be a leader in indigenous scholarship and provide a centre for the intellectual capital and development of Ngāi Tahu, the principal Māori iwi of the southern region of New Zealand. A position based within the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre offers: strong connections to Māori research and communities A central role in a high-impact, multidisciplinary carbon removal programme Opportunities to contribute to emerging climate solutions grounded in Aotearoa contexts Collaboration across science, engineering, law, economic, and social research. For more information about our School and team, please visit us here Ngai Tahu Research Centre | UC Ngā Painga o UC | Why UCTangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference. The University of Canterbury is committed to accessible higher education, service to 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. For more information, please visit: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz The closing date for this position is: 28 June 2026 (midnight, NZ time)Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. Pēhea te tono mai | How You ApplyApplications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected] For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Professor John Reid at [email protected] to discuss the opportunities associated with this position. Appointable salary for a Research Associate will be $64,096 - $74,773 (pa)Appointable salary for a Postdoctoral Fellow will be $64,096 - $94,000 (pa) Please note: Candidates whose Doctorate has not yet been formally conferred (including those who have completed all requirements or have submitted and are awaiting conferral), will be appointed under the title “Research Associate”, with remuneration aligned to the Research Associate salary scale noted above. Once the Doctorate has been formally conferred, the title will be updated to “Postdoctoral Fellow” and the salary adjusted accordingly. For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand. Please note, this is an onsite position. Job Details Reference # 30756 Posted on 15 Jun 2026 Closes on 28 Jun 2026 23:55 Location(s) Christchurch Expertise Project Management, Research & Development, Te Ao Māori Job level(s) Experienced Work type(s) Fixed term full-time More details (document) PD_RA_Postdocoral Fellow.pdf Position description 1 Position description 2 Position description 3 Position description 4

Te Ratonga Whakahaere Paenga | Facilities ManagementLocated in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays Professional development opportunities Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution) Permanent position - 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Project Manager? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei. Āu Mahi | What You Will DoAs Project Manager – Minor Capital Works Projects, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital development projects across the University of Canterbury campus. Working within Facilities Management, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the University and external providers to drive successful project outcomes that support UC’s teaching, research, and operational objectives. Delivering capital works projects from planning to completion Managing project schedules, budgets, and risks Coordinating contractors, consultants, and stakeholders Monitoring project performance and reporting progress Managing procurement and contract processes Supporting continuous improvement and project reviews Mōu | Who You AreYou are an experienced project management professional with a proven track record of delivering construction, facilities, or capital works projects in complex stakeholder environments. You will be able to demonstrate: Project management experience in a complex environment Success delivering multiple projects simultaneously Strong project planning, budgeting, and risk management skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Ideally, you will also have: Experience delivering construction or capital works projects Knowledge of government procurement processes Familiarity with NZS3910 or similar contracts Experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools Understanding of change management and health and safety requirements A relevant tertiary qualification An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work WithThe Facilities Management team supports the University’s teaching, research, and support functions through security, capital development, engineering and maintenance, and property and campus services. Reporting to the Minor Works Programme Manager and working closely with the Capital Development team, you will partner with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and governance groups to deliver projects that enhance the University’s physical environment and strategic objectives. Ngā Painga o UC | Why UCAt 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. UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include: 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%) flexible working arrangements professional development and study opportunities supportive working environment a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel on-campus staff discounts including UC RecCentre 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. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ The closing date for this position is: 28 June 2026 (midnight, NZ time)Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date. Pēhea te tono mai | How You ApplyApplications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected] You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. Please note, this is an onsite position. Job Details Reference # 32311 Posted on 15 Jun 2026 Closes on 28 Jun 2026 23:55 Location(s) Christchurch Expertise Project Management Job level(s) Experienced Work type(s) Continuing (Permanent) full-time More details (document) PD Project Manager – Minor Capital Works Projects 2026.pdf Position description 1 Position description 2 Position description 3 Position description 4