Senior Tutor in Accounting

Accounting and Information Systems | UC Business School

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As a senior Tutor, you will undertake tutoring support for courses in accounting. You will be expected to:

• Provide high-quality teaching, tutoring, marking and administrative support in specific accounting courses, particularly in financial accounting and managerial accounting
• Contribute to lab, online and face-to-face tutorials for students
• Develop materials relevant to teaching duties
• Oversee, coordinate, and mentor course tutors
• Be accessible to students to provide timely advice that reflects diverse needs
• Engage in professional development activities to continuously develop and inform your teaching practice and foster utilisation of innovative technologies
• Engage with external stakeholders
• Contribute to Department, wider University, and professional service activities.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will have demonstrated competence in teaching, tutoring or training in accounting-related subjects. You will also have demonstrated experience, or potential, in developing high-quality teaching resources and in marking assessments. An enthusiasm for supporting students and teaching, excellent communication skills (both written and oral), effective time management and IT skills are a must.

Essential Qualifications/experience For Appointment To This Role Would Include

• A postgraduate qualification in accounting, but an undergraduate qualification in accounting together with relevant industry experience would be considered
• A professional qualification in accounting is desirable
• Previous teaching, tutoring or training experience is desirable.
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

UC has a Graduate Profile which ensures that graduates leave with bicultural competence and confidence; are globally aware; are employable, innovative, and enterprising; and have engaged with their community. As a member of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems, it will be key that you relate strongly to this profile and are committed to creating a positive student.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Department of Accounting and Information Systems is one of three departments within the UC Business School. The department's programmes are CA ANZ, CPA Australia, ACCA, and CIMA accredited. The Department and School provide a collegial environment. The School is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA and is known nationally and internationally for innovative, student-centric learning and research. For more information about our team, please visit us at UC Business School.

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.

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• 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: 2 November 2026 (midnight, NZ time).

The closing date may be extended at the University’s discretion, in which case you will be notified.

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 to be considered for this role.

Please note, this is an onsite position.