Associate Dean Māori Education — Strategic Leader

The University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 113,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waikato invites applications for a distinguished academic leader to take up the Associate Dean Māori Education role alongside continuing substantive appointments as Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Māori Education.

This is a high‑impact, full‑time role based at the Hamilton Campus, with a focus on strategic leadership, programme development, and strong partnerships with iwi and communities.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with demonstrable Māori education expertise.
• Strong knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mātauranga Māori.
• Experience in kaupapa Māori education, teacher education and curriculum development.
• Record of teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Māori education initiatives.
• Develop and review programmes, policies and practices to improve outcomes for Māori learners.
• Build partnerships with iwi, schools, communities and external agencies.
• Contribute to high‑quality teaching, research and professional service.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Teaching excellence

Student mentoring

Collaborative partnership

Māori education expertise

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The University of Waikato invites applications for a distinguished academic leader to take up the Associate Dean Māori Education role alongside continuing substantive appointments as Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Māori Education.

This is a high‑impact, full‑time role based at the Hamilton Campus, with a focus on strategic leadership, programme development, and strong partnerships with iwi and communities.