Ara Full Time Jobs in All Canterbury, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Senior leadership role leading our business partnering & employment relations functions & playing a key part in shaping the experience of our kaimahi.

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Manager - Kaimahi (Employee) Experience

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead the employee experience and shape how kaimahi connect, grow and thrive
Drive onboarding, recruitment and insights that lift engagement and belonging
Build a high-performing team delivering consistent, people-centred services

Lead the employee experience and shape how kaimahi connect, grow and thrive
Drive onboarding, recruitment and insights that lift engagement and belonging
Build a high-performing team delivering consistent, people-centred services

Leadership role within our People and Culture team, focused on shaping and strengthening the experience of our kaimahi across Ara.

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

1d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Senior Academic Staff Member - Business

at Ara Institute of Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$93,000 - $106,000

Lead and deliver inspiring Business programmes across Levels 5–9
Use your teaching qualification for high quality teaching delivery
Apply industry expertise and contribute to an established team

Lead and deliver inspiring Business programmes across Levels 5–9
Use your teaching qualification for high quality teaching delivery
Apply industry expertise and contribute to an established team

Ready to shape future business leaders? Apply now and bring your expertise to Ara.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

21d ago

Listed four days ago

Administration Support Officer Health - Christchurch Men's Prison

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$64,717 - $68,434 per annum

Play a key role in supporting health services delivery
Ensure accurate medical information management
Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive workplace with growth opportunities

Play a key role in supporting health services delivery
Ensure accurate medical information management
Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive workplace with growth opportunities

We're looking for a dedicated and proactive Administration Support Officer to join our Pae Ora (Health) Services team at Christchurch Men's Prison.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Instructor - Christchurch Women's Prison

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Starting salary is $92,484 per annum.

Leadership opportunity focused on empowering staff and embedding strategy
Support women in prison to build valuable industry experience
Full-time permanent position, based at Christchurch Women’s Prison

Leadership opportunity focused on empowering staff and embedding strategy
Support women in prison to build valuable industry experience
Full-time permanent position, based at Christchurch Women’s Prison

Lead an experienced team and support women in prison to to build valuable skills for the future.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Probation Officer - Canterbury

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Starting salary is $70, 956 - $75, 947 per annum.

Empower individuals to make meaningful progress in their lives
Challenging and rewarding role in a purpose-driven organisation
25 week learning pathway and supportive team environment

Empower individuals to make meaningful progress in their lives
Challenging and rewarding role in a purpose-driven organisation
25 week learning pathway and supportive team environment

Empower change in Canterbury communities. Join us as a Probation Officer. Purpose-driven mahi that strengthens wellbeing.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Electrical Technical Lead

at The People Place

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Salary, company vehicle (EV), innovative team

Long standing Solar business with a good reputation; join NZ's top Solar team!
Generous salary and company vehicle (EV)
Technical governance across commercial installs (no scheduling responsibility)

Long standing Solar business with a good reputation; join NZ's top Solar team!
Generous salary and company vehicle (EV)
Technical governance across commercial installs (no scheduling responsibility)

Lead quality, compliance, and commissioning excellence across PV + BESS. Residential and commercial solar installs. Mentor electricians & apprentices.

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed four days ago

Deputy General Manager Site Pathways - Rolleston Prison

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Starting salary is $136, 332 per annum.

Showcase your leadership and shape strategy that reduces re-offending
Strengthen leadership and culture, build capability, and drive change
Full-time, permanent position based at Rolleston Prison

Showcase your leadership and shape strategy that reduces re-offending
Strengthen leadership and culture, build capability, and drive change
Full-time, permanent position based at Rolleston Prison

Lead pathways that support rehabilitation, reintegration, and safer communities at Rolleston Prison.

subClassification: Police & CorrectionsPolice & Corrections

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Counsellor - Rolleston Prison

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

The salary range is $70,956 - $91,307

Trauma‑informed counselling role making real change for people and whānau
Partner with prison staff to build safer, supportive environments
Use culturally responsive practice, improving outcomes for Māori

Trauma‑informed counselling role making real change for people and whānau
Partner with prison staff to build safer, supportive environments
Use culturally responsive practice, improving outcomes for Māori

Support women in prison with trauma‑informed care, assessments and treatment, while guiding staff to improve wellbeing and futures.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Workforce Advisor

at Inland Revenue

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$94,057 and $116,079

Two permanent, full-time roles
Meet customer demand and priorities
Solve complex planning challenges

Two permanent, full-time roles
Meet customer demand and priorities
Solve complex planning challenges

In this role, you'll help make sure the right people, with the right skills, are available at the right time to meet customer demand and priorities.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Education Tutor - Christchurch Men's Prison

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$77, 841 - $ 80, 623 per annum

Help young prison-based learners gain valuable skills for the future
Rewarding and challenging position within a supportive and dedicated team
Based at Christchurch Men's Prison working with youth and young adults

Help young prison-based learners gain valuable skills for the future
Rewarding and challenging position within a supportive and dedicated team
Based at Christchurch Men's Prison working with youth and young adults

Use your experience in education to help young prison-based learners gain valuable skills for the future.

subClassification: TutoringTutoring

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed eight days ago

Community Mental Health Support Worker

at Comcare Trust

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Working with individuals to enhance their community living skills and to develop self-management of their lives.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

8d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Technical Engineering Lead

at The People Place

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Salary, collaborative team, growing organisation

Long standing Solar business with a good reputation; join NZ's top Solar team!
Validate and refine commercial solar and BESS system designs
Mix of industrial and commercial projects

Long standing Solar business with a good reputation; join NZ's top Solar team!
Validate and refine commercial solar and BESS system designs
Mix of industrial and commercial projects

Lead engineering integrity across solar and battery system design, ensuring all systems are robust, compliant, commercially viable, and scalable.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Programme Facilitator - Canterbury

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

The starting salary is $70,825 - $78,065 pa

Help others to understand & address the causes of their offending
Make a difference & empower others to make change
Permanent fulltime position available in Christchurch

Help others to understand & address the causes of their offending
Make a difference & empower others to make change
Permanent fulltime position available in Christchurch

Deliver specifically designed programmes to those serving sentences and support them to lead crime-free lives.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Team Leader Auahatanga (Tūranga Central Library)

at Christchurch City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

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subClassification: Library Services & Information ManagementLibrary Services & Information Management

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago