Pūkenga | Lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning

• Are you confident in design or design-related teaching

• Do you have experience in the diverse roles of Urban and Regional Planning

• Can you take the initiative and provide excellent teaching with a student-focused approach

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

TeHerenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer in the Masters of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) to join Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture team on a 6-month fixed-term part-time (0.5 FTE) contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Core teaching and responsibilities include teaching into PLAN 411 Urban Planning Design and PLAN 590 Planning Research Project.
• Support for the MURP programme generally through student liaison and assistance with MURP.
• Contribute to MURP activities such as marketing and connection with professional practice.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated student focused individual who can take the initiative and provide excellent teaching.

Key requirements:

• Demonstrate someexpertisein teaching and practice have experience in the diverse roles of Urban and Regional Planning and be confident in design or design-related teaching.
• Understand the degree content and curriculum structure of our professionaldegree andshow strong promise of planning practice.
• Have existing or emerging research capabilities as a part of their portfolio of skills and capabilities although candidates may be transferring from advanced professional practice to an academic career.
• While a PhD is not essential demonstrated commitment to pursuing PhD study is important.

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Close date for vacancy:05 May 2026.

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

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.