Pūkenga | Lecturer In Physical Activity And Wellbeing

• Are you interested in a fixed-term, full-time position for one year?
• Do you have a completed PhD in a relevant field or other relevant qualifications?
• Have you got demonstrated evidence of some successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer in Physical Activity and Wellbeing for a fixed-term, full-time position for one year.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the research and teaching programme of the Centre.
• Lead mixed-methods research with a focus on the surveillance and evaluation of physical activity and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students working on projects directly aligned to the purpose of the Centre.
• Coordinate undergraduate / postgraduate courses that develop skills in physical activity and wellbeing promotion.
• Actively engage with key internal and external stakeholders critical to the purpose and functions of the Centre, including collaborations with relevant international, government and community stakeholders.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You are passionate about research and teaching in the field of physical activity.

Key requirements:

• A completed PhD in a relevant field or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
• A developing record of scholarly research and publication and/or creative work.
• A research agenda.
• Demonstrated evidence of some successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level.
• Experience analysing and reporting physical activity data from various sources within New Zealand and/or internationally.
• Experience collaborating with other researchers to assess and report physical activity participation and wellbeing outcomes.
• Demonstrated evidence of good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of te reo Māori me ona tikanga and/or track record of achievement in addressing disparities in research and teaching.
• Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative data collection and analytical skills with diverse population groups.
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Established international collaborations that support teaching and research outputs.

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.

Close date for vacancy: 2 March 2025. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Dr Justin Richards ( justin.richards@vuw.ac.nz ).