- Do you have previous experience teaching in a university setting?
- Are you highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder?
- Have you got an understanding of academic processes and workloads?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga/ Pūkenga Matua | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Academic Development to join our Te Kōtuinga Mātauranga - Centre for Academic Development team. The role provides support to faculties in their academic work, particularly in regard to the faculties’ programmes of learning and teaching, and in the development of the capabilities of faculty staff to undertake those programmes.
In this role you will work collaboratively with members the wider team to ensure the success of Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington’s academic work by undertaking a range of responsibilities including:
- Advice and support for academic activities and development.
- Support for development of staff capabilities for academic practice.
- Provide input into learning and teaching standards, policies and practices.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team. Your work with academics and professional staff will draw on your prior experience with university teaching and academic work in previous roles. You will need effective time management and forward planning to balance meeting deadlines and engaging effectively with users across the University environment.
Key requirements:
- Relevant experience in teaching in a university setting, preferably with a background in teaching that focuses on Mātauranga Māori, and preferably in an academic or senior tutor role.
- A postgraduate qualification, preferably a doctorate.
- Experience working with Māori academics and students improving the quality of University teaching and learning.
- Proficiency in te reo Māori would be an advantage.
- Experience in, and a good understanding of, academic processes and workloads.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express complex matters in a concise and easily understandable manner to different target groups.
- Knowledge and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equal opportunities.
- Proven experience in the use of digital technologies for teaching and learning in tertiary education.
Close date for vacancy: 24 August 2025.
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.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Stephen Marshall ( [email protected] ).
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.
