Senior Lecturer in Hauora Māori

• Lead teaching, research, and engagement that advance Māori health and equity across Aotearoa.
• Are you an academic leader committed to improving health outcomes for Māori through innovative research, culturally grounded teaching, and authentic partnership with iwi and communities?
• This is a significant opportunity to join the School of Health Equity and Innovation at the University of Waikato - a School dedicated to developing a future health workforce that champions equity, access, and social justice.

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

As Senior Lecturer in Hauora Māori, you will provide academic leadership in teaching, research, and community engagement that reflects Te Ao Māori and advances Māori aspirations in health.

You will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Division of Health, including contributing to curriculum development for the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine (NZGSM). You will also supervise postgraduate students, lead and participate in research that contributes to Māori health advancement, and strengthen partnerships with iwi, hapū, rūnanga, and Māori health providers.

This is a continuing, full-time role based at our Hamilton campus. Salary will be in the range of $ 110,392 to $ 144,817 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. For more information about the role, please see the position description. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted. 

We invite applications from candidates at Lecturer and Associate Professor levels and would be delighted to discuss the opportunities available within our team. Applicants are kindly asked to clearly state their preferred level in their covering letter.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You will hold a PhD in Hauora Māori or a related discipline and will have a proven record of excellence in tertiary-level teaching, research, and community engagement.

You are recognised for your ability to integrate mātauranga Māori and Indigenous knowledge within teaching and research, and to collaborate effectively across disciplines and with Māori communities to drive health innovation.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong experience in teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• A record of research publications and scholarly outputs relevant to Hauora Māori.
• The ability to attract external research funding and build national and international research collaborations.
• Deep familiarity with Te Ao Māori, including tikanga, te reo Māori, and mātauranga Māori.
• A commitment to advancing Māori student success and creating culturally grounded learning environments.

You are collegial, innovative, and self-motivated, with the ability to lead by example and work effectively within diverse teams.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? 

The Division of Health at the University of Waikato is dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across Aotearoa. Our teaching and research span Biomedical Sciences, Health Promotion, Human Performance Science, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Sport Development and Coaching.

The School of Health Equity and Innovation contributes to the education of a culturally grounded, future-focused health workforce. It leads scholarship in Māori and Pacific health, provides strategic leadership in cultural safety, and prepares graduates to champion inclusion and social justice.

The School's work is guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring that Māori perspectives, values, and aspirations are central to teaching, research, and partnerships.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

This is a career-defining opportunity to influence the future of Māori health education and research in Aotearoa. You will have the platform to lead innovative scholarship, strengthen community partnerships, and shape the next generation of health professionals who are committed to equity and cultural safety.

At the University of Waikato, we value integrity, creativity, diversity, and our enduring partnership with Māori. We are committed to a workplace that is inclusive and mana-enhancing, and we welcome applications from candidates with the skills, authority, and vision to help us achieve our goals.

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: January 18, 2026

Requisition number: 1003213