Pūkenga, Pūkenga Matua, Ahonuku or Ahorangi in Kaupapa Māori Psychology

Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri, School of Psychological and Social Sciences
Te Wānanga o Ngā Kete, Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences

* Academic opportunities - Lecturer to Professor level
* Contribute to a distinctive and growing discipline grounded in mātauranga Māori
* Research, teaching and community engagement with meaningful contributions to Māori aspirations

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
We are seeking to appoint up to two outstanding academics across the career spectrum, from Pūkenga (Lecturer) through to Ahorangi (Professor), to join our growing Kaupapa Māori Psychology team. These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the University's Kaupapa Māori Psychology major, undertake impactful research, and support Māori student success. Successful candidates will contribute to high-quality teaching, research and service, while strengthening the University's commitment to mātauranga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Candidates will be appointed at a level commensurate with their experience, achievements and academic standing. We welcome applications from emerging academics through to established academic leaders with national and international reputations.
At more senior levels, the role includes providing academic leadership, mentoring staff, leading research programmes, securing external funding, and contributing to the strategic direction of the School and University.
Appointments may be made at one or more academic levels depending on the calibre and experience of applicants.
Salary will be in the range of $92,603 to $110,407 per year for a Pūkenga (Lecturer), $113,428 to $148,799 per year for a Pūkenga Matua (Senior Lecturer), $150,661 to $166,176 per year for an Ahonuku (Associate Professor), or from $169,279 per year for an Ahorangi (Professor), based on the skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. These are full-time roles (37.5 hours per week), based on either our Hillcrest or Tauranga Campuses.
For more information on the role/s please see the position descriptions. 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. Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, indicate the academic level(s) for which they wish to be considered (Pūkenga, Pūkenga Matua, Ahonuku and/or Ahorangi), and provide the names and contact details of two referees.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?
You will hold a PhD in Psychology or a closely related discipline and demonstrate expertise in Kaupapa Māori Psychology, indigenous psychology, or related areas of Māori scholarship and research.
You will also demonstrate:
* A commitment to advancing Māori aspirations through research, teaching and service
* Knowledge of Kaupapa Māori approaches, mātauranga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
* The ability to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with iwi, hapū, communities and stakeholders
* Experience and success in tertiary teaching appropriate to career stage
* A research profile appropriate to career stage
* Experience or potential for postgraduate supervision
For appointment at senior levels, applicants will additionally demonstrate:
* A sustained and high-quality research record with national and/or international impact
* Success in securing research funding and leading research programmes
* Academic leadership, mentoring and staff development capability
* Significant postgraduate supervision experience

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, November 15, 2026
Requisition number: 1003993