Faculty Student Advisor

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time

Student Advisor
Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education

  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Continuing (i.e. permanent) position

What You Will Do

The University of Canterbury places its students first and strives to offer every student a 'world class learning environment' that promotes individual growth and development.


The Faculty of Education supports its students and graduates to not only achieve academically but also to develop attributes related to employability and entrepreneurship, bicultural confidence, global awareness and engagement with the community.


Reporting to the Academic Services Manager, you will be responsible for the provision of advice and assistance to students relating to degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Education.

You will support student development through the provision of individualised support and engagement programmes including monitoring student performance.

You will support the Academic Services Manager in activities related to enrolment, admissions, ongoing degree planning and progression, marketing and outreach.


Who You Are

  • A Bachelor's Degree/Graduate Diploma (NZQA Level 7)
  • Experience in providing degreeplanning advice to students within a tertiary education environment
  • Excellent work standards, displaying accuracy and attention to detail
  • An understanding of ethics, confidentiality, and pastoral care of students
  • Excellent interpersonal, networking and problem solving skills
  • Understanding of, and experience working in, the international education sector, preferably having worked with international students, international education agents and related stakeholders
  • Understanding the processes and requirements of initial teacher education programmes, including selection and teaching placements
  • Understanding of, and sensitivity to, cultural differences, multicultural and bicultural issues.

Who You Will Work With
The Faculty Student Advisors provide academic advice on programmes of study and academic regulations and policies with the Faculty. Academic advising is critical to student success and contributes to the retention, progression, and timely completion of qualifications.

Why UC
Tangata 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 information about the range of fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions


Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury stands for whanaungatanga - we value people and their differences, manaakitanga - we extend care and empower others, and tiakitanga - we will enhance and nurture our resources.


The closing date for this position is: 26 January 2024 (midnight, NZ time):

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply


Due to current border restrictions, you must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.


Job Details:

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22 Jan 2024- Closes on

26 Jan :55- Location(s)

Christchurch- Expertise
Education & Training, Student Services- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time

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