"Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in environmental management"

About the role - Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

The School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University, is seeking applications for the position of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in environmental management in the environmental science group, based on the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North.

The purpose of this position is to contribute to enhancing the learning and qualification outcomes of Massey University’s students in environmental science and environmental management and the associated scholarly programme of teaching, research and publication, undertaking postgraduate research supervision, and providing administrative and professional service to the university and the broader academic, professional and general communities.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

About you - Mōu

A PhD in environmental science, environmental management, environmental sustainability or a related relevant field such as natural resource management or land management is essential.

The successful applicant will require the following experience for this role:

• Experience teaching university students or supporting academic staff to deliver teaching to university students
• Experience using electronic and online technologies in blended and distance teaching delivery
• Knowledge of policy frameworks and policy approaches relevant to environmental management and policy guidelines that support environmental monitoring in New Zealand
• Experience undertaking environmental monitoring, with a preference for monitoring vegetation and change, but which may include the practical application of other monitoring tools relevant to understanding land, water and the atmosphere
• A working understanding of different world views and perspectives related to environmental management, for example Māori perspectives and or indigenous natural resource management
• Experience using one or more environmental management tools
• Experience writing and securing research grants and contracts

What’s in it for you? - Ko ngā hua o te tūranga?

At Massey University, we offer:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexible working hours and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Five university holidays per year in addition to annual leave
• A beautiful campus with onsite cafés and gym facilities

The salary for this position will depend on skills and experience but will be in the range of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer ($83,201 - $152,711).

Further enquiries should be directed to Professor Chris Anderson, School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University at C.W.N.Anderson@massey.ac.nz

To find out more about the School of Agriculture and Environment, please click here.

Closing date

Saturday, 31 January 2026.

To apply, please click the 'apply now' and fill out the application on our website.