Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua

5 hours ago

NZL SI Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

__________

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

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. 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

Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email

Location: About Dunedin

  • Pūkenga/pūkenga Matua/ahorangi Tūhono in Māori

    15 hours ago

    Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

    Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua/Ahorangi Tūhono in Māori Studies (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor) 2201610 **TE TUMU SCHOOL OF MĀORI, PACIFIC & INDIGENOUS STUDIES** **TE WHARE WĀNANGA O OTĀGO ŌTEPOTI, AOTEAROA** He karere tēnei nā Te Whare Wānanga o Otākou kia tono mai te hunga i ngā Tūranga Pūkenga, Pūkenga Matua, Ahorangi Tuarua...

  • Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua

    5 hours ago

    Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

    __________KŌHATU CENTRE FOR HAUORA MĀORIDIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORAMō te tīma | About our teamThe 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...

  • Lecturer/Pūkenga - Geology

    2 weeks ago

    NZL - SI - Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time NZ$97,377 - NZ$114,943 per year

    __________DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY | TE TARI TĀTAI AROWHENUADIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROAThe role | Te mahiThe University of Otago's Department of Geology is searching for a Lecturer who can add breadth, depth and value to our teaching and research programmes. (In New Zealand, a Lecturer is the equivalent of an Assistant Professor in North...

  • Pūkenga (Lecturer) - Botany

    4 days ago

    Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

    Pūkenga (Lecturer) - Botany 2201770 **DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY | TE TARI HUAOTA** **DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA** **_Mō te tīma/About our team_** The Department of Botany at Otago is the only university department in New Zealand specialising in the science of plants, in fact one of only a few in Australasia. We are a research active...

  • Pūkenga (Lecturer) in Botany

    1 week ago

    Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

    Pūkenga (Lecturer) in Botany 2300767 **DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY | TE TARI HUAOTA** **DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA** **_ Te mahi/The role_** Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Botany. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic teacher and researcher with energy and vision to pursue and engage in new opportunities that contribute...

  • Lecturer/pūkenga - Marketing

    2 days ago

    Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

    Lecturer/Pūkenga - Marketing 2301337 **DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING/TE MĀTAURANGA TOKOKA** **OTAGO BUSINESS SCHOOL/TE KURA PAKIHI** **_ Who we are/Ko wai mātou_** The Department of Marketing at the Otago Business School is student-focused and delivers a holistic learning experience that develops critical thinking and informed engagement. We maintain strong...

  • Pūkenga/lecturer in Pacific Theology

    4 days ago

    Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

    Pūkenga/Lecturer in Pacific Theology 2300499 **SCHOOL OF ARTS** **DIVISION OF HUMANITIES** Theology has been taught at the University of Otago for over 75 years. The University of Otago is a research-intensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research. We offer courses in Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, and...

  • Lecturer/pūkenga in Theology

    2 days ago

    Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

    Lecturer/Pūkenga in Theology (Pacific) 2301371 **SCHOOL OF ARTS** **DIVISION OF HUMANITIES** Theology has been taught at the University of Otago for over 75 years. The University of Otago is a research-intensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research. We offer courses in Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, and...

  • Lecturer/pūkenga in Motor Control

    2 days ago

    Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

    Lecturer/Pūkenga in Motor Control 2301368 **SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES** **TE KURA PARA-WHAKAWAI** We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauraka Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. We especially value our relationship with Ngai Tahu, the...

  • Administrators - part-time and full-time

    1 week ago

    North Dunedin, New Zealand Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga Full time

    Options for full-time or part-time work.Tēnā koutou katoa*Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation*At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality...