Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology – Trauma-Transformative Support

Laplace Expert Ltd; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology with a focus on trauma-transformative support in Wellington. The role integrates educator preparation with psychological knowledge to support learners and teachers.

We seek candidates who will contribute to teaching, supervise research, and participate in academic service, with an emphasis on trauma-aware practice and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree and professional-registration or research experience per vacancy.
• Proven ability to teach, publish and engage in scholarly activities.
• Experience in trauma-informed educational practice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Educational Psychology.
• Engage in research and scholarship related to trauma-transformative support.
• Contribute to academic service and collegial collaboration.

Skills

Research

Communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Educational Psychology degree

Job description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology – Trauma-Transformative Support

Victoria University of Wellington

8 November 2026; no exact cutoff time was verified.

About This Opportunity

Victoria University of Wellington is recruiting for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology – Trauma-Transformative Support in Wellington, focused on educational psychology and trauma-transformative support.

Victoria University of Wellington seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology with an emphasis on trauma-transformative support. The role connects educator preparation, psychological knowledge and trauma-aware practice while contributing teaching, scholarship and academic service.

educational psychology and trauma-transformative support education

Level Researcher

Time Commitment Full-time

Field Educational Psychology and Trauma-Transformative Support

Specialization Education

Organization Type University

Requirements

Education

Applicants should meet the degree, professional-registration or research-experience requirements stated in the official vacancy.

Experience

Technical Skills

General Skills Research communication Independent work Collaboration