Kaiwhakaako | Teaching Fellow in Health Psychology at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Teaching, Health Psychology, Course Coordination, Research, Student Focused, Innovation in Teaching, Teamwork, Independence, Professional Relationships, Group Management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? Can you communication complex ideas efficiently and effectively? Are you familiar with innovation in learning and teaching practice? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting fixed-term, part-time Kaiwhakaako - Teaching Fellow in Health Psychology with Te Puna Hauora – School of Health, to teach across both Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 for 2026. Key responsibilities: To coordinate and deliver courses: HLWB 205 Theory and Research in Health Psychology – Trimester 1 HPSY 501 Health Psychology: Health and Wellbeing in Context – Trimester 1 Marking and teaching support for the Health Psychology Programme – Trimester 2 Attend course coordination meetings and other hui as required Ō pūmanawa - About you You will be a motivated, student-focused individual, with experience in health psychology tertiary education. Key requirements: A completed (or almost completed) PhD in a relevant field, or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the role. Demonstrated experience, and evidence of successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level. Enthusiasm for teaching and familiarity with innovation in learning and teaching practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts efficiently and effectively. Ability to work with others, and to work independently with a minimum of supervision. Demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to build and maintain appropriate professional working relationships or networks of contact. Ability to coordinate and manage groups. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Close date for vacancy: 05 February 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Helen Rook (helen.rook@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. 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. Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise. Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Step into Te Puna Hauora - School of Health, where cutting-edge research and holistic education converge! Be part of a team that’s reshaping healthcare through innovative teaching and community impact. With specialties in health psychology and public health, your work will contribute to transformative change. Join us and empower individuals to lead healthier lives while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Make a difference where it truly counts!

Responsibilities

The role involves coordinating and delivering courses in Health Psychology, including HLWB 205 and HPSY 501, as well as providing marking and teaching support. Attendance at course coordination meetings and other required hui is also expected.