Non-Practicing Clinical Vet Specialist

at  Massey University

Job Description: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
The purpose of this position is to contribute to enhancing the learning and
Position Purpose:
qualifications outcomes of Massey University’s students and the scholarly
programme of teaching, research and publication, to undertake
postgraduate research supervision, and to provide administrative and
professional service to the university and the broader academic,
professional and general communities.
Department: Tāwharau Ora - School of Veterinary Science
Location: Manawatu
Reports to: Head of School of Veterinary Science, via the relevant Group Leader
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Non-practising Veterinary Specialist)
Key relationships: Internal External
SoVS Curriculum Committee NZ veterinary profession and other
Head of School (SoVS) and the SoVS stakeholders, including
Executive veterinary professional
SoVS Academic Lead bodies
SoVS staff and students
Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.
We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university, demonstrating
authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we uphold
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its principles
through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation but as a
real opportunity for the nation and its people.
Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons, and prepares them to
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contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded on
respect, trust, and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what we
do, but by how we do it.
The School of Veterinary Science advances knowledge in animal health and
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welfare, biosecurity, conservation, and sustainable productivity. We are a
world-leader in our field, working with governments, other universities,
international and national organisations and companies to improve animal
health and production, and human health. We have over 1000 students,
250 staff and 170 research programmes.
Massey core capabilities

At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and the

people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that demonstrates
that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.

At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University’s health, safety

and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively supporting
all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety improvement
opportunities.

At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our

students/ stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and

commit to ongoing personal and professional development.

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.

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• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University

and the communities we serve.

• Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
Teaching • Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching via all modes of
teaching and delivery mediums, including through electronic and on-

line technologies.

• Design and develop the academic and administrative content of

courses and design the appropriate assessment criteria and processes.

• Coordinate and administer the teaching delivery and assessment of all

papers in line with School, College and University practices, policies,

and procedures.

• Coordinate a course, year or area of School activity as requested by
• the Head of School or BVSc Academic Lead.
• Ensure that all teaching is research-informed and relevant, and that

course materials are regularly updated.

• Allocate and supervise the teaching and marking of tutors/senior

tutors, graduate assistants, and technical support personnel.

• Participate in the peer review of teaching to enhance the quality of

course design and delivery.

• Arrange for regular student evaluations of teaching for all

papers/courses for which paper-coordination responsibilities have

been assigned.

• Be accessible to students by providing consultation time on course-

related matters.

• Undertake teaching on each of Massey University’s campuses as

required and through distance education.

• Comply with all relevant School and University teaching and learning

policies, practices, and procedures (e.g., Teaching & Learning,
Academic Integrity, Assessment and Equivalence).
Supervision • Contribute to the University degree completions and success by
supervising the research activities of undergraduate and postgraduate
students, including postgraduate research projects and theses.
Research and • Undertake an active and appropriate programme of academic
Scholarship research, including participation in team-based research as
appropriate, to the level expected by the University’s Strategic

Research Capability Policy.

• Publish books and papers and/or other scholarly works in academic

journals and other publications.

• Review research papers and other scholarly publications.
• Participate in and present research at academic conferences.

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• Contribute to School/College/University seminars and workshops.
• Actively seek research funding, particularly external funding, where

there is an opportunity to do so, in line with the School and College of

Sciences’ researcher expectations.

• Submit recent publications data to Research Management Services for

entry onto the Research Information Management System (RIMS).

• Periodically enter updated ‘Peer Esteem’ and ‘Contributions to the

Research Environment’ information onto RIMS.
Service • Contribute to meeting the administrative and committee needs of
the University, both internally and externally, by participating in
School, College and University functions as may be required, or

approved from time to time, by the Head of School.

• Where required, contribute to the administrative requirements of

the teaching programmes through activities such as Paper and/or

Course Coordination.

• Support the School to develop an environment which gives

practical effect to the obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• Assist the School to develop and strengthen relationships with

professional and stakeholder communities as appropriate.
University & School • Act to minimise threats to health and safety and that of staff and

Responsibilities students.

• Contribute to the development of the School environment by

living the School’s mission, vision and values.

• Observe University policy and codes of practice in all teaching,

research, community service and administrative practices.

• Undertake professional development activities as required or

approved, which are relevant to the position, particularly teaching
and learning development in line with the School’s Guidelines for
Academic Staff Undertaking Training in Higher Education Teaching

and Learning.

• Undertake training in Higher Education Teaching and Learning.
• Be responsible for one’s own safety and for the safety of others.
• Other reasonable duties as specified by the Head of School.

Additional
accountabilities • Assist students with their development of practical, technical,

and professional skills.

• Support the continuing education of interns and teaching hospital

staff in your area of expertise.

• Assist with teaching in other areas where needed.
• Assist with delivery of practicals and tutorials where required or

requested.

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• Actively contribute to the development of a competency-based

curriculum for the BVSc programme, focussing on your veterinary

clinical discipline.

• Prepare and present online learning resources, lectures,

laboratory sessions, seminars, tutorials and assessments for

undergraduate students in your clinical discipline.

• Support other staff to develop and deliver teaching resources.

Capabilities

• High degree of integrity, openness, flexibility and consideration

Ethical Standards
for oneself and others.
Essential
Flexible Working Style • An ability to work in teams and independently, quickly, and
efficiently on assigned tasks.

Essential

• An ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with

colleagues.
Personal Attributes and • Conducts discussions in a respectful manner, that are sincere and
Behaviours fully expressed.
Essential • Develops a clear, complete understanding of needs and
problems through careful listening, probing, reflecting, and

summarising.

• The ability to relate well to people from a diverse range of

cultural backgrounds.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with sensitive

situations.

• Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to co-

ordinate workflows, determine priorities and meet deadlines in a

professional manner within a busy environment.

• Excellent relationships skills.
• Proactive and highly organised.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications: • Relevant PhD (or equivalent) or other post-graduate qualification.

• BVSc or equivalent degree recognised by the New Zealand Veterinary

Council to enable full registration in New Zealand as a veterinarian.

• Veterinary specialist qualification in a veterinary clinical discipline (e.g.

Diplomate of European/American College or Fellowship of Australasian
College).

Experience: • Experience in teaching veterinary undergraduates desirable.

• Experience in veterinary practice desirable.

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Pre-employment checks

Essential

• Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.
• Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)

Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.

• Registration with Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

• Contribute to the development of the School environment b