Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Finance

Do you hold a completed PhD (or equivalent) in Finance or a related field?

Can you engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds?

Have you demonstrated success in tertiary-level teaching and have a developing record of scholarly research?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer or Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer in Finance to join Te Kura Ohaoha Pūtea - School of Economics and Finance at Ōrauariki - Wellington School of Business and Government on a permanent, full-time basis. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to academically rigorous teaching and to fostering student learning, both across the wider discipline and within your specific area of specialisation.
• Engage in ongoing scholarly research, including publishing in internationally refereed journals and contributing to the development of a coherent research agenda.
• Deliver learning and teaching in line with University policy, including responsibilities for assessment, course coordination, and the development of course materials. 
• Contribute to the effective management of the School, including programme development, meeting accreditation standards, and maintaining relationships with professional and practitioner communities.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, student-focused academic with a commitment to high-quality teaching and research. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively. It is a rewarding and dynamic position suited to someone with initiative, professionalism, and a passion for impactful education.

Key Requirements:

• A completed PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent qualifications appropriate to the discipline.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching at tertiary level and a developing record of scholarly research and publication.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. 

Role Descriptions: Click the below links to see further information, including salary details. 

PūKenga - Lecturer

Pūkenga Matua - Senior Lecturer

If these links are not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. 

Close date for vacancy: 02 November 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Associate Professor Toby Daglish, Head of School (toby.daglish@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.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

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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