Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education (Primary)

Can you effectively engage and mentor students from different backgrounds?

Do you have experience and specialisation in applied research related to primary mathematics education?

Have you got an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the bicultural nature of New Zealand education?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join the Initial Teacher Education team within Te Whānau o Ako Pai - School of Education. This permanent, full-time position will commence in late January 2026. 

In this role you will teach graduate and postgraduate courses within the Primary Initial Teacher Education programmes and may also be required to contribute to the Secondary Initial Teacher Education programmes. You will be expected to undertake the visiting of Student Teachers on Professional Practice Placements in schools, seek external research funding, and recruit and supervise Masters and PhD students in research topics related to mathematics teaching and learning in the school sector. 

Contribution to Hautūtanga/leadership to the profession, University, Faculty and School and engagement in scholarly and administrative services is also expected.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The successful candidate will have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the bicultural nature of New Zealand education, hold relevant academic qualifications, a New Zealand recognised teaching qualification and have successful experience in primary teaching mathematics and/or primary mathematics teacher education. In particular, we welcome applications from people with expertise, knowledge and experience of culturally sustaining and enhancing practices, mātauranga Māori and/or with working with Pacific communities and tamariki. 

Key Requirements:

• Completed (or be close to completing) PhD in Education.
• Experience in and knowledge of the science of learning and structured numeracy in primary school teaching.
• Experience and specialisation in applied research related to primary mathematics education and/or teacher education in the area of primary mathematics. 
• Registration and certification (or eligibility for registration and certification) with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Effectively engage and mentor students from different backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially in a team.
• Contribute effectively to the delivery of the Primary Initial Teacher Education programmes. 
• Evidence of a commitment to our obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an academic and professional context. 

The School of Education holds a commitment to research and teaching that engages with mātauranga Māori and reflects the bicultural foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Pūkenga - Lecturer Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary.

Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary. 

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Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team of Initial Teacher Education academics consists of internationally recognised scholars with expertise in a range of areas related to teacher education and the New Zealand education system. Our Initial Teacher Education programmes are accredited by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, and we have strong, reciprocal connections with our educational community. You would benefit from joining a collaborative and supportive team of scholars and professionals committed to the development of the next generations of teachers. 

Closing date for vacancy: 31 October 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Ahonuku - Associate Professor Sue Cherrington, Tumuaki - Head of School of Education (sue.cherrington@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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