Job Description

• Do you hold a completed PhD in a field relevant to this role?
• Have you got an established research agenda with a track record of research publication and/or creative work?
• Can you communicate clearly and work effectively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Construction within Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa - Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation. This position reports to the Tumuaki | Head of Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture and is located at Te Aro Campus.

Key responsibilities:

• Academically rigorous teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across key aspects of the construction project lifecycle. We welcome applicants with expertise in one or more areas of:
  • Construction project management, planning, programming, and scheduling.
    Risk management, contract administration, procurement, and commercial construction management.
  • Building surveying, with a focus on weathertightness, regulatory compliance, building condition assessment, and performance.
  • Building services, including mechanical, environmental, or building systems expertise.
    Structures, structural engineering, or the integration of structural knowledge within construction education.
  • Māori land development, papakāinga housing, and collaborative work with iwi, hapū, Māori landowners, and communities.
• Continue or develop ongoing research activity that informs teaching and contributes to industry needs.
• Active engagement with iwi, hapu, industry, government, professions and diverse communities.
  Contribution to the collegial development of the programme, School and Faculty in service roles.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Applicants must demonstrate some expertise in teaching and practice. As a core academic in this initiative, the appointee will have the opportunity to influence curriculum design, shape learning experiences, and contribute to the development of a distinctive, future-focused educational offering that reflects both local context and global relevance.

Key requirements:

• An established track record in research publication and/or creative work, and an established research agenda.
• Demonstrated evidence of a high standard of teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level and good understanding of the expectations in relation to professional competencies.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising student research at Masters and/or PhD level.
• Demonstrated evidence of good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated evidence of engagement and/or collaboration with colleagues in teaching and research.
• Commitment to the academic discipline and to service to the University, the wider community and, where appropriate, the profession.

If the below links are not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.

Pūkenga - Lecturer Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

Close date for vacancy: 08 July 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Sarah Leggott (sarah.leggott@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.

Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

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