Pūkenga/Pukenga Matua | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer In Educational Psychology (Trauma-Transformative Support)

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga/Pukenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology (Trauma-Transformative Support). The position is located within Te Whānau o Ako Pai School of Education within Te Pukenga Wai - The Faculty of Education, Health and Psychological Sciences. This is a permanent, full-time role with a preferred start date in January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of innovative online postgraduate education and qualifications while advancing research that supports the healing, inclusion, and wellbeing of individuals, families, whānau and communities.

The successful candidate will have a relevant academic qualification (PhD or master's degree) and professional training in Educational Psychology or a related area of Psychology (such as counselling, clinical, or community psychology), counselling and/or social work. Candidates need to have knowledge, expertise, and/or established research on trauma, trauma-informed practice, psychosocial interventions, culturally sustaining and evidence-based supports for individuals, families, whānau or communities.

We particularly welcome applications from people with expertise and experience working with Māori, Pacific and other diverse communities including tamariki and/or rangatahi, teaching in higher education, and delivering educational programmes.

As a Pūkenga/Pukenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology, you will teach online postgraduate courses in trauma-transformative support; develop and maintain an active, high-quality research programme aligned with your area of expertise, supervise postgraduate students, and engage in scholarly and administrative services to the profession, the School, Faculty, and University.

Closing date for vacancy: 08 November 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Professor Carmen Dalli, Head of School of Education, (carmen.dalli@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.

Please note that 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.

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