Electrical Engineering Lecturer and Researcher

3 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Ara Institute of Canterbury Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Permanent, Full Time

  • Deliver engaging, inclusive teaching in electrical engineering programmes.
  • Conduct research aligned with industry and Ara's strategic priorities.
  • Support learner success through guidance, assessment, and feedback.

Delivers teaching and research in electrical engineering, fostering learner success and contributing to innovation aligned with industry needs.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

The Senior Academic Staff Member - Electrical Engineering is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, supporting learner achievement, conducting ethical and impactful research, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging with industry and community stakeholders. The role also includes mentoring, leadership, and active participation in Ara's strategic goals, including Māori learner success and sustainability.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

  • A Bachelor or higher qualification in the area of Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Post graduation qualification in Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Current industry/discipline knowledge
  • An Ara-recognised teaching qualification
  • A high level of understanding and experience in the knowledge and practices related to Electrical Engineering
  • Understanding of the principles and application of those principles that are related to the allocated courses that are taught in the Electrical Engineering programme.
  • The ability to contribute to research outputs.
  • Teaching experience
  • Passionate about the industry and the field of practice as covered in Electrical Engineering for which the role is linked to and the opportunities to improve practice or give back to the industry and society through education.
  • Sound professional judgment and integrity
  • Friendly and approachable manner

Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email

Rā Katinga - Applications close 5pm 23 November

Job Details

Reference #

21158

Posted on

11 Nov 2025

Closes on

23 Nov :00

Location(s)

Central Christchurch

Expertise

Academic

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time

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