"Pūkenga | Lecturer in Psychology"

Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand (On-site)

Job Description

• Have you got a PhD in Psychology?
• Can you provide evidence of tertiary-level teaching in Psychological Sciences?
• Do you have a well-established and high-quality research portfolio within the field of Psychological Sciences?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role 

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer in Psychology to join Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro - School of Psychological Sciences on a permanent, full-time contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Research, teaching, and supervision in the Psychological Sciences.

Ō pūmanawa - About you 

Key requirements: 

• A PhD in Psychology. 
• Developing high-quality research portfolio.
• Strong commitment to equity, inclusivity, and diversity.
• Demonstrated evidence of some successful high-quality teaching at tertiary level in areas of individual differences, psychometric theory and assessments.
• Evidence of teaching or research in the area of individual differences, psychometric theory and assessments.

Role Description: If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Click here to see further information, including salary details.

Close date for vacancy: 27 February 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Professor Bart Ellenbroek, Head of School - School of Psychological Sciences (+64 4 463 6159, bart.ellenbroek@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro - School of Psychological Sciences at Te Herenga Waka is a dynamic hub for groundbreaking research, collaborative teaching, and real-world impact. Join us in shaping the future of psychology in the vibrant heart of Wellington.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1008423
• Job Category Academic
• Posting Date 02/09/2026, 11:20 PM
• Apply Before 02/27/2026, 10:55 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Easterfield Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, NZ (On-site)