Pūkenga | Lecturer in Education

• Have you got a PhD in Education and successful experience in teaching and/or teacher education
• Are you a registered Teacher that has full certification with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand?
• Do you have an understanding of Te Triti o Waitangi and the bicultural nature of New Zealand education?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer (Teaching) in Education to join Te Whānau o Ako Pai - School of Education on a permanent, full-time contract. This position will commence as soon as possible. 

This position is intended to support our international students, particularly those entering our initial teacher education programmes. The successful applicant will work closely with Pouakorangi - Programme Directors across the School, including the Pouakorangi - Programme Director for the Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) cohort of international students, and will contribute to the development and teaching of ongoing support programmes for international students. 

Key responsibilities:

• Teaching graduate and postgraduate courses within the Initial Teacher Education and Master of Education programmes and visiting student teachers on Professional Practice Placements in schools. 
• Undertake research into their teaching, and to supervise Masters and PhD students in research topics related to international education. 
• Effectively engage and mentor students from different backgrounds.
• Use initiative in order to build and maintain strong relationships with international students and with wider units within the University that support international students.
• Contribute effectively to the administration of programmes within Te Whānau o Ako Pai -School of Education.

• Contribution to Hautūtanga/leadership to the profession, University, Faculty and School and engagement in scholarly and administrative services is also expected.

The School of Education holds a commitment to research and teaching that engages with mātauranga Māori and reflects the bicultural foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The successful candidate will have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the bicultural nature of New Zealand education, hold relevant academic qualifications, a New Zealand recognised teaching qualification and have successful experience in teaching and/or teacher education. 

Key requirements: 

• A completed (or be close to completed) PhD in Education or a related area.
• Experience and specialisation in applied research related to primary/secondary education and/or teacher education. 
• Registration and full certification (or eligibility for registration and certification) with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is essential. 
• Experience in and knowledge of culturally sustaining and enhancing practices is essential.
• Specific expertise in international education or one or more of the primary or secondary learning/subject areas is required. 

• Experience in ESOL teaching is desirable.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team of Initial Teacher Education academics consists of internationally recognised scholars with expertise in a range of areas related to teacher education and the New Zealand education system. Our Initial Teacher Education programmes are accredited by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, and we have strong, reciprocal connections with our educational community. You would benefit from joining a collaborative and supportive team of scholars and professionals committed to the development of the next generations of teachers. 

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Closing date for vacancy: 04 January 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Ahonuku - Associate Professor Sue Cherrington, Tumuaki - Head of School of Education ).

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.

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.