Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
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Job summary
Massey University, Turitea Campus in Palmerston North, invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Toi Kura Centre for Māori Education within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The role is fulltime and based in Palmerston North.
The position supports teaching in Te Aho Tātairangi with blended delivery, plus engagement in research aligned with kaupapa Māori immersion priorities. Applicants should have a relevant higher degree, NZ teaching qualification, and current
Qualifications
- Experience in kaupapa Māori immersion contexts and Kura Kaupapa Māori.
- Ability to implement Te Aho Matua in teaching and in leadership roles.
- Strong te reo Māori fluency for immersion tertiary teaching.
Responsibilities
- Teach Te Aho Tātairangi subjects in blended delivery (face-to-face, online, wānanga).
- Contribute to teaching and research at the tertiary level.
- Engage in kaupapa Māori immersion teacher education priorities.
Skills
Education
Job description
E kimi ana mātau i tētehi Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua ki te whakaako i roto i te hōtaka Whakangungu Pouako Rumaki ā-Kaupapa Māori, a Te Aho Tātairangi e whārikihia ana ki Te Aho Matua o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori mā te pūnaha whakaako ranuranu (ā-kanohi ki te kanohi, ā-ipurangi, ā-wānanga).
E wātea mai ana tētehi tūranga mō tētehi Pūkenga /Pūkenga Matua i Te Pūtahi a Toi, i te Kura Pūkenga Tangata. He tūranga kirimana wā tūturu kotahi tau i Te Papaioea.
A vacancy exists for a Lecturer /Senior Lecturer position in Toi Kura Centre for Māori Education in Te Pūtahi a Toi, in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The position will be fulltime and based in Palmerston North.
Salary band for this position based on skills and experience:
Lecturer - $86,113 - $109,901
Senior Lecturer $107,916 - $152,711
Proven successful and recent experience teaching in kaupapa Māori immersion contexts in Kura kaupapa Māori. The implementation of Te Aho Matua is required. Experience in a management and/or leadership role in Kura Kaupapa Māori would be an advantage. High level of fluency in te reo Māori commensurate with teaching in a kaupapa Māori immersion tertiary context is required.
Duties will include teaching of subjects in Te Aho Tātairangi, in blended delivery (face to face, online and wānanga). Previous teaching and research experience at tertiary level will be an advantage and engagement in research consistent with kaupapa Māori immersion teacher education priorities is important. Applicants should have a relevant higher degree, a recognised New Zealand teaching qualification and current registration.
At Massey, we are a Te Tiriti-led university, committed to creating a positive impact in our communities and preparing our ākonga for the future. You will be part of a supportive and innovative team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
In addition to a competitive salary, Massey offers further staff benefits
- Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme.
- Five University holidays per year in addition to your annual leave.
- Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family.
- Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand.
The employment setting will involve work with people across the lifespan and applicants will be required to comply with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children's Workers) Regulations 2015.
Applications close Sunday 08 November 2026, 11.00pm.
- Lecturer
- Senior Lecturer
- Māori Education
- Kaupapa Māori
- Kura Kaupapa Māori
- Te Aho Matua
- Te Aho Tātairangi
- Initial Teacher Education (ITE)
- Teacher Education
- Te Reo Māori
- Māori Immersion Education
- Māori Medium Education
- Tertiary Teaching
- Higher Education
- Educational Leadership
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