Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer TKHM

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.  We have six academic faculties and 13 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Te Kupenga Hauora Māori (TKHM) is located at the Grafton Campus. TKHM represents the Department of Māori Health and is responsible for the coordination of Māori health teaching across the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, the Vision 20:20 initiative responsible for Indigenous health workforce development, and the Tōmaiora Research Unit is responsible for conducting Kaupapa Māori health research and training services.

Located on the Grafton Campus, the school is fully self-contained, in a purpose-built building. The building has been designed to maximise interaction and collaboration.

Our knowledge, expertise and teaching are our taonga. We value our students, alumni and donors. We work closely with partners such as Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ and Te Aka Whai Ora | Māori Health Authority, as well as communities, organisations, industry and international partners to advance the well-being of the people of Aotearoa, with a clear commitment to sustainably regenerate people & place.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

A Lecturer or Senior Lecturer vacancy has become available at Te Kupenga Hauora Māori within FMHS.

This exciting opportunity seeks well-qualified applicants who want to contribute to quality teaching, research and student support in Māori health.

Main duties will include:

• To provide leadership in and contribution to the development, planning and implementation of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programmes of study in Māori health and including contribution to the health professional programmes.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Hauora Māori curriculum in FMHS.

• Be an active member of the Tōmaiora Māori Health Research Group and contribute to the group’s commitment to building research capacity and excellence among Māori   

• Secure Faculty and external funding to support a research programme.
• Collaborate with other academic groups, Māori organisations, and communities in delivering high quality health research 

This is a fulltime (40 hours per week), permanent position. The salary range for these roles is between $94,981 - $151,251 dependent on skills and experience.



For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you



Applicants should have post-graduate qualifications (usually at the Doctoral level) in a relevant academic discipline and be experienced in teaching and supervising post-graduate students.

Ideally, applicants should be research-active and have a developing portfolio of peer-reviewed publications.



Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• A PhD in public health or Māori health is ideal otherwise a significant relevant postgraduate qualification in Māori health or public health
• Vocational registration in a branch of medicine

       is necessary for applicants with a medical              

       speciality

• A track record of high-quality academic teaching
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students is desirable
• A track record of high-quality research and publications
• Demonstration of commitment to health equity      for Māori in teaching, research and service

Preferred:

• Expertise in or knowledge of Te Reo and tikanga Māori would be valued.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 9 June 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.

Please reach out to Papaarangi Reid, via [email protected], for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz