Lecturer in Finance

Research-intensive, globally connected business school

Permanent Lecturer in Finance based in Tauranga

Build national/international research collaborations

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are seeking an emerging scholar in Finance with strong research potential and a passion for teaching. You will contribute to advancing Finance within the School by:

• Developing a high-quality research portfolio with outputs in leading journals and contributions to financial practice and policy.
• Supervising and mentoring postgraduate students at Master’s and doctoral levels.
• Enhancing the University’s national and international profile through publications, conferences, and collaborations with academic and industry partners.
• Delivering engaging, research-informed teaching in Finance across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to build your academic career in a collegial and supportive environment, contributing to research, teaching, and the wider academic community at the University of Waikato.

Salary will be in the range of $90,125 to $107,452 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Tauranga Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Stuart Dillon, Executive Head of School, stuart.dillon@waikato.ac.nz. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You will hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in Finance and bring strong knowledge across corporate finance, financial markets, and investments. With an emerging track record of quality research and publications, you are passionate about building your research profile and contributing to debates in the discipline.

You are an engaging teacher, confident in lecturing, leading seminars, and using innovative approaches - including online delivery to inspire students at all levels. Collegial and collaborative, you are eager to supervise postgraduate research, attract funding, and contribute to the life of the School and University.

Expertise in FinTech will be an advantage.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? 

The Waikato Management School sits within the Division of Management, one of New Zealand’s leading business schools with a strong international reputation for research, teaching, and engagement. The School is committed to advancing innovative and impactful scholarship, supporting student success, and fostering strong links with industry, iwi, government, and international partners.

The University of Waikato provides a vibrant and inclusive environment, with a strong commitment to partnership with Māori, global engagement, and community impact. Professors in the School are expected to contribute to these goals by leading internationally recognised research, mentoring colleagues, enhancing teaching excellence, and strengthening connections with external stakeholders.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success!  Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here. 

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. 

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Wednesday 8th October 2025

Requisition number: 1002977

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