Pukenga - Lecturer in Accounting

New Zealand Government
Wellington, Wellington
Full time
5 days ago

  • Do you have evidence of successful teaching at tertiary level?
  • Are you looking for a permanent, full-time position?
  • Have you completed a PhD in a relevant field?

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is recruiting a Pukenga - Lecturer in Accounting in a permanent, full-time position to join Te Kura Kaute, Ture Tauhokohoko - School of Accounting and Commercial Law at the Orauariki - Wellington School of Business and Government at the Pipitea Campus.

Key responsibilities include the following:

  • Deliver high-quality teaching in accounting, with a focus on management accounting, systems and technologies, while promoting student learning and maintaining academic rigour
  • Engage in ongoing scholarly research, including publishing in internationally refereed journals and contributing to the development of a coherent research agenda
  • Contribute to the effective management of the School, including programme development, meeting accreditation standards, and maintaining relationships with professional and practitioner communities

O pumanawa - About you

You will:

  • be a motivated, student-focused academic with a commitment to high-quality teaching and research
  • need strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively.

It is a rewarding and dynamic position suited to someone with initiative, professionalism, and a passion for impactful education.

Key requirements include the following:

  • A completed PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent qualifications appropriate to the discipline
  • Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching at tertiary level and a developing record of scholarly research and publication
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds

Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary details.

Close date for vacancy: Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Contact details for vacancy

If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Professor Urs Daellenbach, Head of School (urs.daellenbach@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply

Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mo Te Herenga Waka - About our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Etahi korero hai awhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Elevate your career at Te Kura Kaute, Ture Tauhokohoko - School of Accounting and Commercial Law, where excellence meets opportunity in the Asia-Pacific's vibrant hub for commerce. Engage with a diverse community of scholars and professionals, delve into dynamic research, and emerge as a leader in the fields of accounting, taxation, and law. Here, your expertise will not only be honed, it will be celebrated. Join us and become part of a legacy shaping the future of business and governance.

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