"Senior Lecturer - Psychological Medicine-2600293"

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE | TE TARI WHAKAORA HINENGARO TANGATA

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, WELLINGTON | ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA, PŌNEKE

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

The University of Otago, Wellington (UOW) provides health research and teaching in New Zealand’s capital city. It enjoys collaborative relationships with Te Whatu Ora, local health service providers, multiple central and local government agencies such as the Ministry of Health/Manatū Hauora and Wellington City Council/Me Heke Ki Pōneke as well as other tertiary education providers such as Massey University/Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuora/ and Victoria University/Te Herenga Waka. It also has strong links with local iwi.

Te Tari Whakaora Hinengaro Tangata/the Department of Psychological Medicine at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington includes ten academic staff, a varying number of full-time research staff and three administrative staff.

The major research interests of the Department include: mental health service delivery, mental health epidemiology, suicide research, medical education, and psychological aspects of physical illness. We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauranga Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution.

Te mahi | The role

This Senior Lecturer role represents an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to ongoing teaching of students while being well supported by a collegial and dynamic Department and University. In this role you will be expected to convene and teach within the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma courses in Health Sciences (endorsed for Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy). The courses involve both theory and practice and students include staff in community mental health teams and NGOs, in particular, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, social workers and community psychiatric nurses.

Your role will be to convene the course and contribute to teaching within it. You will also contribute to the teaching of medical students in particular and other departmental teaching programmes listed above, depending on your particular expertise. You will be encouraged to supervise doctoral students if appropriately qualified. All staff are expected to contribute to departmental and Faculty examination duties.

Particular emphasis will be placed on your research track record and capacity to attract external research funding and research students.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Your skills and experience

•    Registration as a psychologist in New Zealand in the clinical scope of practice (or the requisite qualifications for eligibility for this).

•    A PhD or equivalent research degree.

•    Expertise in clinical teaching.

•    Expertise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

•    A commitment to research and proven research track record.

•    The ability to work independently and also as a team member.

•    Knowledge of Te Tiriti O Waitangi, and commitment to practice and teach in a manner consistent with the principles of Te Tiriti.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), permanent position based in Wellington. Ideally this role will start on 1 July, 2026.

The appointment range for this role is $120,494 to $148,024 (pro-rata). Appointment will be at an appropriate step dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

It is anticipated that the successful application will concurrently hold a part-time clinical job in their discipline.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information, please contact Professor Susanna Every-Palmer, Head of Department, via the email address below.

Tono | Application

To submit your application (including cover letter and CV) please click the apply button below. Applications may be reviewed as they are received.

Applications quoting reference number 2600293 will close on Sunday, 22 March, 2026.

Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Professor Susanna Every-Palmer

Position details: Information Statement

Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Wellington

Primary Location NZL-NI-Wellington

Employment Status Permanent 

Salary Level and Range Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow ($120,494 to $137,444)

Organisation Psychological Medicine

Job Function Teaching