Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Kōhatu Centre for Hauora at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

137444.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching Hauora Māori, Kaupapa Māori Research, Postgraduate Qualifications, Te Reo Māori, Māori Values, Academic Writing, Supporting Tauira Māori, People Skills, Teamwork, Māori Development, Hauora Māori Teaching, Hauora Māori Research

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ KŌHATU CENTRE FOR HAUORA MĀORI DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA Mō te tīma | About our team The Kōhatu Centre for Hauora Māori is a Centre positioned within the Division of Health Sciences at the University of Otago that seeks to make a difference for Māori Health and equity. Kōhatu’s functions includes Māori Health teaching, research, service and Māori student achievement in health. Kōhatu is growing across its functions and activities and is seeking to enhance the range and impact internally and external to the University. Te mahi | The role We are seeking applicants for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Hauora Māori to be based within Kōhatu. This is a part-time or full-time permanent position located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The successful applicant will have a passion and commitment to Hauora Māori by undertaking innovative Hauora Māori research, engaging in transformational teaching, and contributing to service within Kōhatu. The position will focus on teaching within the Bachelor of Health Science. Kōhatu has a diverse range of research and research collaborations, and this position will have many opportunities to not only develop their own research but also engage with and partner with other researchers. This position will include research that is centred within kaupapa Māori values and contributes to positive health outcomes for Māori. Kōhatu enjoys a positive relationship with Māori students, whānau, organisations, iwi and hapū, alongside wide internal and external networks. This position will engage with our many networks and relationships to support Kōhatu outcomes. Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Skills and experience We are looking for candidates with the following attributes: • Experience teaching Hauora Māori • Kaupapa Māori research experience. • Postgraduate qualifications in research. • Proficiency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga. • A capacity to work within the context of Māori values including manaakitanga, whakawhanaungatanga and whakamana. • Sound academic skills including academic writing and referencing. • Experience supporting tauira Māori. • Excellent people skills and the ability to work within a team. We are also looking for commitment to Māori Development and the University’s Māori Strategic Framework, as well as genuine interest in Hauora Māori teaching and research. Pūroko | Further details This is a permanent full-time (1 FTE) role for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointment range for this role is Lecturer $97,377 to $114,943 or Senior Lecturer $120,494 to $137,444. All enquiries can be directed to Associate Professor Esther Willing via the email address below. Tono | Application To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2501661 will close on Sunday, 4 January 2026. Additional Information Contact: Esther Willing Position details: Information Statement Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will engage in innovative Hauora Māori research, transformational teaching, and contribute to service within Kōhatu. The position will focus on teaching within the Bachelor of Health Science.