Audio Visual (AV) Engineer

Job Description:

Ratonga Matihiko | Digital Services
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Permanent position
• 37.5 hours per week

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
Join UC’s Digital Services team as an Audio-Visual (AV) Engineer and help shape the technology that supports teaching, learning, research and collaboration across our campuses.

You will support, build and continuously improve UC’s AV platforms and services in line with UC standards, the AV roadmap and the needs of our staff and students. Your work will include:

• Designing, configuring and supporting AV software, control systems, audio routing, meeting room technologies and monitoring tools
• Supporting AV asset management, lifecycle planning, maintenance, spares, monitoring, recycling and disposal processes
• Undertaking or supervising AV installations, removals, testing, commissioning and handover to UC standards
• Monitoring AV systems, applying updates, resolving issues and working with suppliers where needed
• Maintaining accurate AV configuration, documentation and reporting information
• Providing practical support for live AV platforms and completing agreed maintenance tasks
• Coordinating with contractors and supporting safe, reliable operation of UC’s centrally managed AV equipment.

Mōu | Who You Are
You are a capable AV professional who enjoys solving problems, supporting people and making technology work well in a busy environment. You bring strong technical skills, a customer-centred approach and the confidence to work with staff, students, contractors and colleagues.

You will also bring:

• Advanced experience with AV technologies, systems, software and integrations
• Experience with AV control systems, DSP/audio routing, meeting room technologies and monitoring tools
• Strong planning, analysis, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills
• Accuracy, reliability and attention to detail, including good documentation and reporting skills
• A collaborative style and the ability to work well with individuals and small groups
• A relevant degree, equivalent NZQA Level 7 qualification, or significant industry experience and training
• A current full driver’s licence and current First Aid certification; AV product certifications are desirable
• A commitment to UC’s values, tikanga, te reo Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, inclusion, wellbeing, sustainability and responsible risk management.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Building world-class digital capability is crucial to the University of Canterbury’s ongoing success. Digital Services is a large and diverse team focused on providing a modern, secure and dynamic foundation from which UC can explore new ways of teaching, learning, researching and working. Digital Services supports the technologies, platforms and services that help our communities connect, collaborate and thrive.

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 with benefits designed to help them grow, feel connected, and be supported and valued.

We offer a range of benefits. For more information, please visit our benefits page. For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit the UC website.

The closing date for this position is: 6 July 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
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 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.

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