Web Editor

Job Description:

Te Rōpū Pāpori | Engagement

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)
• Salary - $95, 784
• Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Web Editor? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
The University of Canterbury has an incredible story to tell, one best shared through the voices of our people, our research, and the impact we make in our communities. We are seeking a talented and detail-focused Web Editor to join our Engagement team and help bring that story to life across UC’s digital platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled digital communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working across a broad range of stakeholders, and has a passion for producing high-quality online content.

• Create, edit and publish engaging web content across UC’s digital platforms.
• Maintain and improve website content to ensure accuracy, accessibility, consistency and alignment with UC brand standards.
• Collaborate with teams across the University to deliver user-focused digital communications and campaigns.
• Optimise content for usability, readability, SEO and audience engagement.
• Support the ongoing improvement and governance of UC’s web presence and content practices.
• Monitor content quality and ensure information remains current and relevant.

Mōu | Who You Are
You will be a proactive and collaborative digital communications professional with strong attention to detail and a passion for creating quality online experiences. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Web Editing/Publishing, Web Design, User Experience, Digital Marketing) or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in working with web content, content management systems, or digital publishing
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to tailor content for different audiences.
• Experience working with web accessibility, usability and digital content best practice principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills and the confidence to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
• An understanding of brand, style and content governance requirements in a large or complex organisation.
• 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 be part of UC’s Marketing, Communications, and Events function, working alongside Marketing Leads, Digital Services, content owners, and other stakeholders, the role ensures priority web pages are accurate, audience-focused, on brand, search-optimised, and aligned with UC’s strategic, recruitment, marketing, and faculty priorities.

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: 9 June 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 to be considered for this role.

Please note, this is an onsite position.