"Lecturer, Faculty of Law"

Job Details

Reference # 30930

Posted on 12 Feb 2026

Closes on 27 Feb 2026 23:55

Location(s) Christchurch

Expertise Lecturer, Legal, Pacific knowledge

Job level(s) Academic

Work type(s) Continuing (Permanent) full-time

More details (document)

Position description 1 PD Lecturer.pdf

Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Continuing (permanent) position

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!

He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Pūkenga? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

We invite applications for a Lecturer in Law whose teaching and research focus on legal issues in the Pacific region.

As a Lecturer, you will contribute to the delivery of both core and elective courses within the Law programme, support ongoing curriculum development, and undertake research aligned with the Faculty’s priorities. You will be encouraged to develop a strong research profile, pursue doctoral completion where relevant, and begin supervising student research projects under the guidance and mentorship of senior colleagues.

In this role, you will play a vital part in fostering cultural competence and confidence in line with the University’s and Faculty’s Pacific Strategy. You will help deepen understanding of the experiences and perspectives of Pacific and other ethnic communities within the legal system. Strengthening relationships with local, national, and international Pacific stakeholders will be a key focus, ensuring that the programme maintains global relevance and impact.

Collaboration with colleagues across the Faculty and the wider University is expected, including contributions to interdisciplinary initiatives. You will be supported to pursue a robust and externally funded research agenda with high impact, while contributing to the University’s overall strategic goals. Active engagement with local communities will also form an essential part of your academic practice.

Mōu | Who You Are

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the following:

Preferably a Doctorate in Law, a Masters’ degree in Law, may be considered

A developing research profile

Experience or expertise in the justice sector and/or a background in law in relation to Pacific communities

Demonstrated understanding of Pacific communities in New Zealand and the Pacific Island countries evidence by working with those communities or subset of those communities

A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, including the delivery of core and elective courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Experience or readiness to deliver high-quality online and distance education that supports diverse learners.

For information about our Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law team, please visit us @ KaupekaTure | Faculty of Law

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora -– Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community, and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender, or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good, and determined to make a difference in the world.

What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment, this includes:

Relocation support

Five weeks annual leave and five days university holidays

UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility

Widely accessible sabbatical provision

Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

University and Faculty scholarship support for post-graduate students

A unique bequest funded endowment (Erskine Fund) that supports an extensive visiting fellowship programme

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Professional development and study opportunities

Living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand

A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

This role sits within the Academic Staff, Associated Staff and Academic Support Staff Collective Agreement and the following salary scale applies, Lecturer scale – 2.01 $94,181 – 2.06 $113,616.

The closing date for this position is: 27 February 2026 (midnight NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include the following:

A cover letter which includes a 1-2 page statement outlining your research interests and goals and teaching philosophy (combined)

A resume which includes a list of relevant research publications (combined).

We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

For further information specifically about the role, please contact: Dr Petra Butler, Executive Dean, Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law, petra.butler@canterbury.ac.nz

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.