Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Construction

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking to appoint a permanent full-time Pūkenga - Lecturer/Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Construction within Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa - Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation. This position reports to the Tumuaki - Head of Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture and is located at the Te Aro Campus.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of new Bachelor and Master of Construction programmes launching in 2026. The programmes aim to equip graduates with skills for resilient, culturally grounded futures and sustainable construction practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in construction, digital tools, and contemporary technologies.
• Advance a research programme in digital construction, modern methods of construction (MMC), or AI-enabled workflows.
• Supervise Master’s and Doctoral students.
• Contribute to leadership, academic service, and outreach.
• Develop relationships with industry partners, iwi, and stakeholders.

About you: An early to mid-career academic or industry professional with expertise in BIM, digital workflows, AI tools, or MMC. Requires a doctoral degree or willingness to undertake one, and a commitment to research and engagement with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.