Pūkenga - Lecturer in Kaupapa Māori Psychology

• Launch your academic career in Māori Psychology 
• Teach in a unique, world-first programme 
• Supportive and collaborative research environment

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Waikato as a Pūkenga/ Lecturer in Kaupapa Māori Psychology. You will contribute to teaching, research, and service while building your academic profile in a supportive and research-active environment.

You will be involved in delivering the University’s innovative Kaupapa Māori Psychology major and developing research that contributes to Māori advancement and wellbeing.

We are currently recruiting across multiple academic levels within Kaupapa Māori Psychology. While this advert is for a Pūkenga/Lecturer role, candidates may also be considered for Pūkenga Matua/Senior Lecturer or Ahorangi/Professor opportunities depending on experience.

Salary will be in the range of $92,603 to $110,407 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based at either our Hillcrest or Tauranga Campus..

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Vincent Reid, Head of School, vincent.reid@waikato.ac.nz. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You will hold a PhD in Psychology and demonstrate emerging potential in research and teaching. You will offer:

• Evidence of high-quality research or strong research potential 
• Effective teaching capability across undergraduate programmes 
• Interest in postgraduate supervision and development 
• Understanding of Kaupapa Māori methodologies and contexts 
• Commitment to working with diverse students and communities

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? 

Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri is a vibrant and research-focused School with strengths across behaviour, cognition, neuroscience, social psychology, personality, individual differences, clinical psychology, applied behaviour analysis, and indigenous psychology. We are committed to providing a creative and supportive environment for learning and research, and to promoting bicultural practice in psychology in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success!  Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here. 

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. 

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Sunday, 14 June 2026

Requisition number: 1003579