Department Engagement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Pūhanga Metarahi me te Rawa Taiao | Civil & Natural Resources Engineering

  • Fulltime at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Full time continuing
  • Commences 30 April 2024, or by agreement
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā

He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te
Department Engagement Specialist? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.


What You Will Do

Provide specialist management of communications, marketing and outreach as part of the globally recognised Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering team.

You will actively seek out and tell the stories of our world-class researchers, engaging with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

You will provide effective planning and coordination in terms of development and update of promotional materials, and social media presence, and maintain a visually appealing and informative department website.


Who You Are
In addition to a Bachelor's degree (NZQA Level 7) in Communication or equivalent, you will have:

  • At least 5 years of demonstrated outreach/communications coordination or management experience working in an educational or technical industry environment, preferably in large organisations
  • Significant experience of managing and organising functions and other events
  • Competence with setting and controlling budgets, and with database management
  • A high degree of initiative and a creative mindset.


Able to relate to people with varying backgrounds, education and seniority, you will have the ability to work with a wide variety of people, with a flair for quickly developing effective professional relationships.

You will also have excellent written and oral communications skills, and a demonstrated competence in the Microsoft Office suite and content management systems.


Who You Will Work With

Civil and Natural Resources at UC is rated in the top 1 per cent of civil engineering schools in the world.

A qualification from us is recognised globally, will open doors to employment on projects all over the world and has an international reputation that is the envy of other universities.

For more information about our department and team, please visit our website.

Please take a virtual tour of our Engineering facilities.

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

The University of Canterbury is an Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) employer and we encourage diversity in our staffing profile.

The University of Canterbury actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


The closing date for this position is: 24 November 2023 (midnight, NZ time)

How You Apply


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

If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.


Job Details:

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Experienced- Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time

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