Civil Engineering Lecturer and Researcher

5 days ago


Christchurch Central, New Zealand Ara | Te Pūkenga Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

City Campus

Permanent, Full Time

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

Teach and research in civil engineering, supporting learner success and driving innovation in infrastructure and sustainable design.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

The Senior Academic Staff Member - Civil Engineering delivers high-quality teaching and learning experiences, supports student achievement, and conducts ethical research aligned with Ara's strategic goals. The role contributes to curriculum development, industry engagement, and innovation in areas such as infrastructure resilience, construction technologies, and sustainability. It also includes mentoring, leadership, and active participation in Ara's commitment to Māori learner success and community impact.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

  • A Bachelor or higher qualification in the area of the Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Post graduation qualification in Civil 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 Civil Engineering
  • Understanding of the principles and application of those principles that are related to the allocated courses that are taught in the Civil Engineering programmes
  • The ability to contribute to research outputs.
  • Teaching experience
  • Passionate about the industry and the field of practice as covered in Civil 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



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