Pukenga - Lecturer in Clinical Psychology

New Zealand Government
Wellington, Wellington
Full time
3 weeks ago

  • Do you have an established high-quality research portfolio in the area of clinical psychology?
  • Have you got practice experience as a Clinical Psychologist and eligibility for registration as a Clinical Psychologist in New Zealand?
  • Can you provide evidence of high-quality teaching at tertiary level in the area of child clinical psychology, or adult mental health in the area of theoretical psychopathology?

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting two Pukenga - Lecturers in Clinical Psychology to join Te Kura Matai Hinengaro - School of Psychological Sciences on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role you will be responsible for research, teaching, and supervision in the Clinical Psychology programme.

Key responsibilities include the following:

  • One of the positions will be expected to teach child clinical psychology and the other adult clinical psychology at both undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Assist the academic and clinical staff to redevelop the existing clinical psychology programme

O pumanawa - About you

Key requirements include the following:

  • A developing high-quality research portfolio in the relevant area of clinical psychology
  • Practice experience as a Clinical Psychologist and eligibility for registration as a Clinical Psychologist in New Zealand
  • Demonstrated evidence of some successful high-quality teaching at tertiary level in the area of child or adult clinical psychology

Child Clinical Psychology role description - Click here to see further information, including salary details.

Adult Clinical Psychology role description - Click here to see further information, including salary details.

If these links are not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.

Close date for vacancy: Saturday, 30 August 2025.

Contact details for vacancy

If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Ahorangi - Professor Tony Ward (tony.ward@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply

Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

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

At Te Kura Matai Hinengaro - School of Psychology, immerse yourself in a vibrant hub of innovation and discovery. Explore diverse programs in cognitive, social, clinical, and forensic psychology. Work in state-of-the-art labs alongside top international scholars. Propel your career forward and contribute to groundbreaking research in a dynamic, supportive environment where your work truly makes a difference.

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