Job Description
Pahekoheko | Engagement
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Permanent position
Fulltime – 37.5 hours per week
5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As the Marketing, Communications and Events Assistant you will provide high-quality coordination, administrative and communications support across marketing campaigns, events, and team projects. You’ll work closely with marketing and communications specialists, event coordinators, and senior leaders — including providing trusted support to the Director of Marketing, Communications and Events.
No two days are the same. Some of the tasks you will be responsible for include:
Providing administrative, organisational and project coordination support across the Marketing, Communications and Events team
Supporting the Director with planning, reporting, meetings and follow-up of key actions
Assisting with marketing campaigns, publications, newsletters, EDMs, websites and basic content editing
Supporting the planning and delivery of University events and conferences, including logistics and on-the-day coordination
Managing team systems, databases, distribution lists and shared tools
Supporting financial processes such as purchase orders, invoicing and budget tracking.
If you’re highly organised, enjoy variety, and love supporting great work behind the scenes, this could be the role for you.
Mōu | Who You Are
You will have at least three years’ experience in a high-level administrative, coordination or organisational role and have demonstrable experience supporting marketing, communications, publications or events.
You will also have:
Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence editing and reviewing content
A proactive, collaborative approach and strong customer service ethic
Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital tools (project management software an advantage)
An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
You will work within a team that exemplifies our university values and is committed to professional growth and development. The Marketing, Communications and Events team drives the awareness and reputation of UC through engaging communications, events and public relations.
We focus on ensuring that our powerful stories are communicated to the world, that we celebrate our achievements, and that we stand out as a university that makes a positive difference to people's lives.
Our mission is to promote UC's impactful research, accessible education and people who make a difference, strengthening its reputation in local, national and international spheres of influence and support, in ways that serve the goals of the 2020 - 2030 Strategic Vision
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
At 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: 20 February 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications 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 WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.
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Job Details
Reference #
30969
Posted on
13 Feb 2026
Closes on
20 Feb 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Administration, Communications, Marketing, Project Management
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
