- Are you an enthusiastic teacher and active researcher?
- Are you interested in improving the interface between iwi/Māori and the Crown?
- Have you got a PhD in Public Policy or a related field, or are close to completion?
- Do you hold a record of scholarly research and publications on an international level?
- Are you good at engagement and collaboration with colleagues in teaching and research?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer or Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Public Policy on a permanent, full-time basis, to join Te Kura Kāwanatanga - School of Government. The role will involve teaching courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as developing an independent research agenda, and supervising research students. The successful applicant is also expected to assist with the development of programme curriculum and to take on appropriate service roles and administration tasks within the School in contribution to its effective operation and management. This includes building and maintaining relationships with the broader practitioner communities of the public and not-for-profit sector.
Please note : If you wish to apply for both the Pūkenga - Lecturer and Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer roles, please make this clear in your cover letter, in line with the two different role descriptions.
Key responsibilities:
- Teaching courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Developing an independent research agenda and the supervision of research students.
- Contributing to hautūtanga - leadership, the taking on of appropriate administration and service roles and engaging in the wider community.
- Assisting with the administration and development of programme curriculum.
- Being part of an active, collegial team committed to equity and diversity, and aspiring to research and teaching that engages mātauranga Māori and upholds our responsibilities to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher and active researcher commensurate with the level of either Pūkenga - Lecturer or Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer. Ability, experience, and willingness to teach a variety of courses across disciplines, and at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, is highly desirable.
We are especially interested in candidates who aspire to leading roles in teaching & learning, administration, and curriculum development and who have an enthusiasm to contribute to the vision and continuous development of the School. We also value the ability to establish successful relationships with professional and practitioner groups associated with public policy, public management, or public administration.
Key requirements:
- A completed PhD in Public Policy or a related area. However, we also welcome applications from candidates who are close to completion of their doctoral studies.
- The ability and experience to teach a range of different courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels is highly desirable, but some teaching experience at a tertiary level is key.
- A developing record of scholarly research, publications, and a research agenda.
- Evidence of emerging engagement with industry, professions, or diverse communities.
- Ability to work as part of a collegial team.
Pūkenga - Lecturer in Public Policy Role Description - Click the below links to see further information, including salary .
Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Public Policy Role Description - Click the below links to see further information, including salary .
Close date for vacancy: 30 June 2025.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Professor Karl Löfgren, Tumuaki - Head of School ( [email protected] ).
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.
We can only consider applicants who currently have the right to work in New Zealand. 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.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
This is an opportunity to join a forward-moving School that consciously seeks to blend academic and practitioner expertise to maintain a long-term strategic partnership with the government in Aotearoa New Zealand, and a network of relationships with other external stakeholders. It serves the public interest by promoting excellence and leadership in research, teaching (both academic and professional), and scholarship. It further acts as an independent forum for debate and the proactive generation and public dissemination of new knowledge and best practice about issues pertaining to the public sector, public policy, and the broader role of governance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Herenga Waka is committed to equity and diversity, a diverse and inclusive environment, balanced gender representation, and increased participation by Māori and other under-represented groups.
