LecturerSenior Lecturer in Water Engineering

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Water Engineering to join the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Design.

In this role you will undertake high-quality teaching research and service in water engineering which may include topics such as hydraulics hydrology river engineering and/or coastal engineering. You will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching supervise research students and develop a strong research programme that attracts external funding and produces impactful publications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering research-informed industry-relevant teaching in water engineering.
• Designing and enhancing curricula to meet the needs of the profession and accreditation standards.
• Incorporating emerging technologies and sustainable practices into teaching and research.
• Supervising honours masters and doctoral students.
• Establishing and maintaining a high-impact research programme.
• Publishing in top journals contributing to design standards and guidelines and presenting at conferences.
• Engaging with industry government and technical societies to ensure relevance and application of research.
• Contributing to service roles within the Department Faculty and University.

This is a permanent 40 hours per week full time contract. The salary range for this role is from $99788 $158904 NZD per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information please view the position description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū About the team

The Faculty of Engineering and Design is a vibrant hub of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. With purpose-built facilities and strong industry connections the faculty supports cutting-edge research and hands-on learning across engineering architecture urban planning and design.  The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers BE (Honours) degrees accredited by Engineering NZ in both Civil and Structural specialisations in addition to a wider range of postgraduate taught and research programmes. The department has state-of-the-art research laboratories which include the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory in our Newmarket campus which boasts excellent facilities for research in hydraulics scour and sediment transport river and coastal engineering. These include a newly commissioned wave flume several flumes for recirculating water and sediment and the capability to undertake bespoke physical model studies of relevance to the water engineering industry. Additionally the Newmarket campus includes a purpose-built Structures Testing Laboratory Geomechanics Laboratory and Transportation Laboratory providing a highly collaborative environment for cross-disciplinary research in civil engineering. We are New Zealands top university for Civil and Structural Engineering and ranked 48th in the world by QS subject rankings.

He kōrero mōu About you

You will be an academic with broad expertise in water engineering specialising in hydraulics hydrology river and/or coastal engineering.

You will also bring:

• A PhD in Civil Engineering or equivalent (essential).
• An excellent research record demonstrated by publications appropriate to appointment level.
• A track record of (or potential for) securing external research funding.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in topics related to water engineering.
• Supervision experience of Masters or PhD students (at higher appointment levels).
• Strong engagement with industry and practical understanding of challenges in the sector.
• A vision for the future of water engineering education and research.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity in teaching research and service.
• Professional membership (e.g. CMEngNZ) or eligibility for membership is desirable.

Diversity is important to us. Growing maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a key priority. The department is particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates that would complement our expertise and enhance the departments gender and cultural diversity.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading University and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave

In addition we also offer career development programs discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 8/06/2026 to be considered. As part of your application please submit a CV and Cover letter to include:

• Statement of Research Interests and Vision max 500 words
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy max 500 words

Please reach out to Seósamh Costello () for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information :

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQITakatāpui people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other equity issues go to .

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time