Lecturer

3 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time NZ$97,831 - NZ$110,520
Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ's largest employers.

The Faculty of Law

Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading university and one of the world's major research universities.  Te Wāhanga Ture - The Auckland Law School  is ranked in 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject as the best place to study law in New Zealand based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact; and again in the top 100 Law Schools internationally (QS 59=). It is the largest law school in New Zealand and has an international reputation for academic excellence.

Located in the Auckland City Campus, 810 Eden Crescent & Short Street, the faculty currently comprises some 50 full-time academic staff, including 15 professors, with expertise across a broad range of subject areas. It has high entry standards for its LLB and LLB (Honours) degrees and has an outstanding postgraduate programme.

The Law School enjoys excellent international links and a strong relationship nationally with the legal profession and judiciary. It is supported by the staff and resources of the Davis Law Library, New Zealand's leading legal research library. Leading scholars from top overseas universities often visit the Law School and teach courses for the LLM programme.

The Faculty hosts the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre for Indigenous Peoples and the Law; the New Zealand Centre for Legal Theory; the New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law; the New Zealand Centre for Human Rights Law, Policy and Practice; the Centre for Advancing Law and Technology Responsibly, the New Zealand Centre for Intellectual Property and the New Zealand Centre for Taxation. The Faculty also enjoys a close relationship with the Legal Research Foundation, whose journal, the New Zealand Law Review, is produced within the Law School.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School is looking for a high quality researcher and innovative teacher who is prepared to also take on service and leadership roles within the faculty and university.

Applicants from all areas within the law discipline are welcome. However, the faculty is especially interested in applicants with expertise in teaching in areas such as Tikanga, Te Tiriti, public law, and Part One courses.

This is a full time,  40 hours per week, on a permanent employment contract. The salary range for this role is from Lecturer Step 1 NZ$97,831 - Lecturer Step 5 NZ$110,520 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information about the responsibilities of this permanent position, please refer to the position description.

Additional Information

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are an energetic, can-do person with an LLB or equivalent and post-graduate law qualifications. A PhD in Law or another discipline is highly desirable. Teaching experience at undergraduate and post-graduate level is desirable.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

  • Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
  • Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
  • A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 7th November 2025 (NZST) to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.

If you would like any further information, please contact the Dean's Executive Assistant via [email protected].

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to 



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