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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

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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

Applications quoting reference number 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

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location

NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status

Permanent

Salary Level and Range

Lecturer / Research Fellow ($97,377 to $114,943) or Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow ($120,494 to $137,444) or Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow above the bar ($140,486 to $148,024)

Organisation

Kōhatu Centre for Hauora Māori

Job Function

Research and Teaching

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