Job Description

• Join a high-performing, research-intensive team
• Collaborate across science and sustainability disciplines
• Campus-based role with flexible working and wellbeing benefits

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

You will undertake original research in hydrology. You will also contribute to the teaching, postgraduate supervision and administrative requirements of the School within the Earth and Environmental Sciences Team. You will be comfortable teaching hydrology and environmental science to undergraduate to masters level students.

For more information about us please see our website Te Aka Mātuatua

The current salary for Lecturer is in the range of $92,603 to $110,407, and for Senior Lecturer Range 1 is $113,408 to $132,042. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week) continuing role based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. Enquiries of an academic nature should be directed to Professor Margaret Barbour, Dean of Te Aka Mātuatua – School of Science via email margaret.barbour@waikato.ac.nz All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

For a full overview of the role responsibilities, please refer to the attached position descriptions ( Lecturer and Senior Lecturer).

To be successful in this role, you will bring many of the following skills and experiences:

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• A track record of high-quality research publications
• Demonstrated teaching skills at tertiary level, including a commitment to effective student learning and to teaching innovation
• Ability to contribute to the graduate and postgraduate programme including the supervision of Honours, Masters and PhD students.
• Ability to attract research funding.
• A proven ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Awareness of the value of Mātauranga Māori in science, and the value of Kaupapa Māori approaches to teaching.

You will be a proactive and self-motivated professional who works effectively as part of a team and builds positive, respectful relationships with staff and students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Te Aka Mātuatua – School of Science has a unifying commitment to the pursuit of outstanding science. We have access to not only world-class facilities, but some very unique natural environments. The School of Science includes research and teaching in the areas of Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, and Molecular and Cellular Biology.

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 Tuesday June 16, 2026

Requisition number: 1003652