Kaiwhakaako | Teaching Fellow (LAWS297)
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Have you got expertise in core legal skills in an Aotearoa New Zealand context
Do you have a high level of academic achievement at LLB/LLB (Hons) level or higher
Can you work effectively with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
TeHerenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting Kaiwhakaako - Teaching Fellows for LAWS297 - Introduction to Legal Skills to join Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture - Faculty of Law on a fixed-term part-time basis.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparation for teaching in LAWS297.
- Attendance at any LAWS297 planning and moderation meetings library training sessions and CAD Introduction to Tutoring/Marking and Feedback Training as required.
- Preparation and delivery of weekly seminars.
- Marking two legal writing exercises an advocacy report and written and oral moot submissions in accordance with Faculty guidelines and within the timeframes specified by the Course Coordinator.
- Assisting with the scheduling of seminars and moots.
- Student consultation as necessary.
- Participation in the demonstration moot as required.
- Providing feedback to students as to their progress in the course (and marking any resubmitted exercises).
Ō pūmanawa - About you
Key requirements:
- High level of academic achievement at LLB/LLB (Hons) level or higher.
- Expertise in the core legal skills of legal research legal writing legal analysis and advocacy particularly with a focus on these skills in an Aotearoa New Zealand setting.
- Demonstrated evidence of very strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Availability to run seminars during normal teaching periods.
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.
Close date for vacancy:05 November 2025.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Sherry Elliott ().
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.
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.
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
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, scienti ... View more
