PÅ«kenga | Lecturer in Educational Psychology

• Can you effectively engage teach and mentor students from different backgrounds
• Do you have a completed (or close to completing) PhD in an applied field of Psychology
• Are you registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board or New Zealand Association of Counsellors

Krero m te tranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pkenga - Lecturer to join the growing Educational Psychology team within Te Whnau o Ako Pai - School of Education. This position will commence as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the Educational Psychology Programme.
• Seek external research funding.
• Recruit and supervise Masters and PhD students in research topics related to their area of specialisation.
• Contribute Hauttanga/leadership to the profession University Faculty and School.
• Engage in scholarly and administrative services.

Te Whnau o Ako Pai - School of Education holds a commitment to research and teaching that engages with mtauranga Mori and reflects the bicultural foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand.

pmanawa - About you

The successful candidate will have relevant academic qualifications training and experience in educational psychology or applied psychology (e.g. school psychology counselling psychology clinical or community psychology) with a focus on assessment and the provision of educational social emotional and behavioural interventions/supports to children and adolescents with or at-risk of learning difficulties or mental health concerns.

Key requirements:

• Completed (or be close to completing) PhD in an applied field of Psychology.
• Experience and specialisation in applied research related to issues affecting child and adolescent development and learning educational assessment; educational social emotional and behavioural interventions/support and/or child and adolescent well-being and mental health.
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the New Zealand Psychologists Board or New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC).
• Effectively engage teach and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students from different backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially in a team.
• Contribute effectively to the administration of the programme.
• Provide evidence of a commitment to our obligations to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an academic and professional context.
• Experience in and knowledge of culturally sustaining and appropriate practices in an applied psychology field.

We welcome applications from people with expertise in mtauranga Mori and/or with expertise knowledge and experience working with Mori and Pacific communities and tamariki and/or rangatahi.

tahi krero hai whina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team of Educational Psychologists and academics includes internationally recognised scholars with expertise in a range of areas related to the practice of Educational/School Psychology including ADHD Autism Bullying Prevention Learning and Motivation Educational Neuroscience Human Development and Mental Health. We have a nationally accredited programme for training Educational Psychologists at the Masters level and strong community connections including a community-based early intervention centre. You would benefit from joining a collaborative and supportive team of scholars operating within the scientist-practitioner and evidence-based training models.

Role Description - Click here to see further information including salary details. If this link is not available click apply to view this on the University careers page.

Closing date for vacancy:15 September 2025.

Please note that 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.

Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Sue Cherrington ().

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.