- Are you looking for a permanent, full-time position?
- Have you completed (or are close to completing) a PhD in Education?
- Do you have experience and specialisation in applied research related to primary education and/or teacher education?
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pukenga/Pukenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join the Initial Teacher Education team within Te Whanau o Ako Pai - School of Education, on a permanent, full-time basis. This position will commence as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will:
- have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the bicultural nature of Aotearoa New Zealand education
- hold relevant academic qualifications
- hold an Aotearoa New Zealand recognised teaching qualification
- have successful experience in primary teaching and/or teacher education.
Specific expertise in one or more of the following is required:
- Reo Maori me nga matauranga Maori
- Visual arts
- Learning languages
Having experience in ESOL teaching and/or developing teaching students' understanding of inclusion, professional practice and professional responsibility is desirable. Experience in and knowledge of culturally sustaining and enhancing practices and the science of learning in primary school teaching is essential. In particular, we welcome applications from people with expertise in matauranga Maori and/or with expertise, knowledge and experience working with Maori and Pacific communities and tamariki.
The successful candidate will undertake the Pouakorangi - Programme Director role for the Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) cohort of international students. They will develop and support implementation of an extended orientation and ongoing support programme for international MTch(Primary) students, designed to support students transition into the Aotearoa New Zealand schooling system and understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi and the bicultural nature of Aotearoa New Zealand education and society. A key requirement is the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with schools.
The successful candidate:
- will teach graduate and postgraduate courses within the Primary Initial Teacher Education programmes
- may also be required to teach into the Secondary Initial Teacher Education programmes in line with their learning area expertise
- will be expected to undertake visiting of Student Teachers on Professional Practice Placements in schools and seek external research funding, and recruit and supervise Masters and PhD students in research topics related to their area of specialisation.
Contribution to Haututanga/leadership to the profession, University, Faculty and School and engagement in scholarly and administrative services is also expected.
O pumanawa - About you
You will:
- have completed (or be close to completing) a PhD in Education
- have experience and specialisation in applied research related to primary education and/or teacher education
- have registration and certification (or eligibility for registration and certification) with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (essential)
- be able to effectively engage and mentor students from different backgrounds
- demonstrate the ability to work collegially in a team
- contribute effectively to the administration of the Primary Initial Teacher Education programmes
- provide evidence of a commitment to our obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an academic and professional context.
The School of Education holds a commitment to research and teaching that engages with matauranga Maori and reflects the bicultural foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Pukenga - Lecturer role description - click here to see further information, including salary details.
Pukenga Matua - Senior Lecturer role description - click here to see further information, including salary details.
Closing date for vacancy: 16 September 2025
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Associate Professor Sue Cherrington, 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. 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.
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.
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