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Manufacturing - Operations
Product Lead
Manufacturing - Operations
#36815
Remote / WFH
University of Canterbury
Job Description
Business Services
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 p.a, $108,459 - $134,900, based on skills and experience
Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Product Lead? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi What You Will Do
As a proactive and delivery-focused Product Lead you will support and lead the delivery, coordination, backlog management, and stakeholder engagement across UC’s collaboration environment. You will understand and champion the Microsoft 365 eco-system, particularly SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams, as core components of the Digital Information Management Toolkit for the University of Canterbury.
Familiarity with user research, product analytics, and iterative product development.
Ability to anticipate and respond to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills across the MS Office suite.
Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and iterative delivery practices.
An understanding of the Higher Education environment is 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
Part of UC’s Digital Business Services team, you will be in integral part of the Digital Information Programme project team, working closely with the Project Manager, Change Manager, Technical Leads, Business Analyst, the Information Records Management team, and Vendor. You will engage and build relationships with leaders and teams across UC.
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 * 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: 24 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 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.
Job Details
Reference #
32435
Posted on
10 Jun 2026
Closes on
24 Jun 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Information Technology
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
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 p.a, $108,459 - $134,900, based on skills and experience
Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Product Lead? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi What You Will Do
As a proactive and delivery-focused Product Lead you will support and lead the delivery, coordination, backlog management, and stakeholder engagement across UC’s collaboration environment. You will understand and champion the Microsoft 365 eco-system, particularly SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams, as core components of the Digital Information Management Toolkit for the University of Canterbury.
Familiarity with user research, product analytics, and iterative product development.
Ability to anticipate and respond to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills across the MS Office suite.
Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and iterative delivery practices.
An understanding of the Higher Education environment is 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
Part of UC’s Digital Business Services team, you will be in integral part of the Digital Information Programme project team, working closely with the Project Manager, Change Manager, Technical Leads, Business Analyst, the Information Records Management team, and Vendor. You will engage and build relationships with leaders and teams across UC.
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 * 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: 24 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 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.
Job Details
Reference #
32435
Posted on
10 Jun 2026
Closes on
24 Jun 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Information Technology
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
