Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Educational & Developmental Psychology

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Massey University – Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Education and Educational and Developmental Psychology at the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North. The role spans teaching, supervision, and research within Educational and Developmental Psychology and related fields.

The successful candidate will contribute to accredited programmes, support student success, and foster partnerships with professional and community stakeholders while upholding Te

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification with developing academic and/or professional record.
• Experience in educational and developmental psychology practice and/or specialist education settings.
• Evidence of effective teaching, supervision, and student support.
• Experience or potential in research, scholarship, and publication.

Responsibilities

• Teach and contribute to the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology (MEdDevPsych) and PGDipEdDevDevPsych programmes.
• Support student learning and development across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Contribute to an industry-accredited pathway leading to psychologist registration.
• Engage in bicultural, culturally responsive practice with Māori learners and communities.
• Contribute to research and scholarship informing professional practice.

Skills

Educational psychology

Assessment and learning

Inclusive education

Qualitative research methods

Literacy education

Indigenous/Māori/Pasifika education

Indigenous/Māori/Pasifika psychology

Education

Doctoral qualification

Job description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Education and Educational and Developmental Psychology

Manawatū Campus | Palmerston North

We are seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to join the University's Institute of Education - Te Kura o Te Mātauranga within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and collegial academic and/or practitioner to contribute to teaching, research, supervision, and professional practice within Educational and Developmental Psychology and related fields in Aotearoa. We welcome applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Educational and Developmental Psychology
• Assessment and Learning
• Inclusive Education and Learning Support
• Applied Professional Ethics and Qualitative Research Methods
• Literacy Education
• Indigenous/Māori/Pasifika Education
• Indigenous/Māori/Pasifika Psychology

The successful applicant will contribute to the continued development of educational and accredited programmes, support student success, engage in research and scholarship, and foster strong relationships with professional, community, and educational stakeholders and contribute to fulfilling Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

He Kura Tangata, He Tangata Kura This whakataukī expresses our valuing of scholarship and recognition of the unique talents of each member. It cherishes the importance of connecting with people, whānau and community to encourage collaborative partnership in the field of education.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This is a full-time, ongoing Lecturer or Senior Lecturer appointment based at our Manawatū (Palmerston North) campus.

Salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, and academic achievement, with appointment made at either Lecturer (NZ$86,113 - $109,901) or Senior Lecturer (NZ$107,916 - $152,711) level.

Reporting to the Head of the Institute of Education Te Kura o Te Mātauranga and Director of Accredited Programmes in association with the Kaihautū Māori, you will contribute to learning and teaching, professional practice, student supervision, research and scholarship, and service within the Institute and wider University community.

This position will play a key role within our Educational and Developmental Psychology programmes, contributing to the education and development of future psychologists and professionals working within educational settings.

Key responsibilities and opportunities include:

• Teaching and contributing to the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology (MEdDevPsych) and Postgraduate Diploma in Educational and Developmental Psychology (PGDipEdDevPsych) programmes.
• Supporting student learning and development across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, aligned with your areas of expertise and interest.
• Contributing to an industry-accredited pathway that leads to registration with the New Zealand Psychologists Board.
• Working within a bicultural programme that prioritises culturally responsive practice and supports positive outcomes for Māori learners and communities.
• Helping develop graduates who can effectively apply educational, developmental and psychological knowledge to support lifelong learning and wellbeing.
• Contributing to research and scholarship that informs professional practice and advances the discipline.
• Supporting students to critically analyse and respond to contemporary educational, developmental and psychological issues, policies and practices.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure graduates are well equipped to make meaningful contributions within educational, community and professional settings.

The Educational and Developmental Psychology pathway:

• Includes the MEdDevPsych and PGDipEdDevPsych qualifications.
• Is accredited by the New Zealand Psychologists Board, providing a pathway to psychologist registration.
• Has a strong bicultural focus, recognising the importance of ensuring Māori learners have access to psychologists who understand and respond to their cultural contexts and aspirations.
• Equips graduates with the knowledge, skills and research capability to support the learning and development of diverse individuals and communities.
• Prepares graduates to critically apply evidence-based practice to address complex educational, developmental and psychological challenges in today's world.

The Institute of Education offers a suite of respected programmes for initial teacher education, specialist teachers, counsellors, educational and developmental psychologists, speech language therapists, and professional learning and researcher development for experienced educators, leaders, and practitioners.

About you | Ko koe tēnei

The position requires:

• An academic who is committed to upholding Te Tiriti.
• A doctoral qualification with a developing academic and/or professional record.
• A respected professional and educator with a strong reputation in your field.
• Experience in educational and developmental psychology practice and/or specialist education settings.
• Evidence of effective teaching, supervision, and student support.
• Experience or potential in research, scholarship, and publication.
• An experienced networker and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.

Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the New Zealand Psychologists Board is desirable but not required.

Why Massey University? |He aha Kōwhiri ai te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa?

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.
• Comprehensive professional development and training programmes.
• Staff fee concession for study with Massey and 30% discount on fees for immediate family of staff undertaking undergraduate study (conditions apply)

Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026, 11.00pm.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Educational and Developmental Psychology expertise
• University teaching and curriculum delivery
• Student supervision and pastoral support
• Research, publication and scholarly activity
• Assessment and learning design
• Inclusive education and learning support
• Applied professional ethics
• Qualitative research methods
• Māori, Pasifika and Indigenous education perspectives
• Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
• Professional psychology practice
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment
• Programme development and accreditation
• Collaborative and collegial working style
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring capability