Systems Manager & Developer

Job Description:

Te Tari Pūhanga Pūmanawa Rorohiko | Computer Science and Software Engineering

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Fixed term position until 17 December 2027, 37.5 hours per week
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
You will manage and continuously improve the Department’s multi-platform computing environment, primarily across Linux, Windows and MacOS, while developing software and automated solutions to support teaching and research. Upgrading systems, infrastructure and applications, ensuring secure, reliable and well-monitored environments with effective backup and disaster recovery. Working closely with academic staff, researchers, Digital Services and technical teams, you will troubleshoot complex issues, develop specialist tools and services, and identify opportunities to improve system performance, efficiency and user experience.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are an experienced systems and software professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and creating practical solutions in a specialist computing environment. You will also be able to demonstrate experience in:

• Minimum 7 years’ computer systems administration experience, preferably gained in large networked, multi-user, multi-platform (particularly Linux) environments, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ software development experience, including the writing of technical documentation, or equivalent.
• Strong practical knowledge across programming languages, scripting, and programming fundamentals
• Extensive hands-on experience administering Linux, Windows, and MacOS environments
• Proven experience working with modern web technologies and advanced software troubleshooting
• Experience with relational database administration and programming would be advantageous
• Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Computer Science or Software Engineering, plus relevant Postgraduate Diploma(s) and Certificate(s), (NZQA Level 8).
• 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 closely with academic staff, researchers, postgraduate students, technical colleagues, Digital Services, and external contractors. Acting as a key technical link between the Department and wider University technology teams, helping deliver solutions that support teaching, research, and innovation.

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.

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangement
• professional development opportunities
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• on-campus staff discounts
• 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: 25 November 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before 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 [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

Please note, this is an onsite position.