Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology

Teach across the organisational psychology curriculum, supervise postgraduate students, and build a research programme that connects with the School’s strength in well-being at work.

• Join a collegial, research-active School
• Build a research programme that improves people’s working lives.
• Teach the next generation of organisational psychologists.

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology, with the level of appointment reflecting your experience and track record. You will teach across the organisational psychology curriculum, supervise postgraduate students, and build a research programme that connects with the School’s strength in well-being at work. We are especially keen to hear from candidates with expertise in selection and assessment, leadership and change, and training and development. Progression across the two levels is marked by stronger teaching, greater research impact and leadership, and a growing contribution to academic life.

While many core responsibilities are consistent across Lecturer to Professor levels, progression in the role is marked by the delivery of teaching at an increasingly high standard, greater impact and leadership in research, and a growing contribution to academic governance. This includes advancing your discipline through recognised scholarship, fostering student success, and providing leadership within the University and the wider academic community.

Salary will be in the range of $92,603 to $110,407 for a Lecturer or $113,428 to $148,799 for a Senior Lecturer, per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hamilton Campus.

For more information on these roles please see the links to position descriptions, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Anna Sutton, Associate Professor in Organisational Psychology, [email protected]. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You hold a PhD in organisational psychology, or a closely related discipline with a clear specialisation in the psychology of work, and bring a track record of high-quality research and the ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You are collaborative, communicate well, and are ready to contribute to postgraduate supervision and the life of the School. A commitment to the University’s partnership with Māori and the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, and the ability to maintain a professional approach in challenging situations, are central to your approach.

At Senior Lecturer level you will additionally bring a sustained record of publications, success in attracting external funding, completed postgraduate supervisions, and a growing record of academic leadership.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Te Wānanga o Ngā Kete the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences (ALPSS) is a large and dynamic Division that includes Te Kura Toi the School of Arts, Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri the School of Psychological and Social Sciences, and Te Rākau Kotahi School of Law, Politics, and Philosophy. The Division also has one research institute, Te Ngira the Institute for Population Research (IPR) and one research centre, Te Puna Haumaru Centre for Security and Crime Science.

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on August 10, 2026

Requisition number: 1003754