Lecturer in Clinical Psychology

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

In this role, you’ll inspire students through teaching, guide postgraduate learners, and support the smooth running of our School. You’ll also grow your research profile, contribute original scholarship, and engage in professional, community, and iwi service that makes a real difference.

As your career develops, so will your impact delivering excellent learning experiences, advancing research, leading initiatives, and strengthening connections between the University and wider communities all within a collegial, forward-thinking environment.

Salary will be in the range of $90,125 to $107,452 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 Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description.  For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Vincent Reid, Head of School, vincent.reid@waikato.ac.nz or Armon Tamatea, Director of the Clinical Programme, armon.tamatea@waikato.ac.nz 

Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You are a Clinical Psychologist and academic with a PhD (or equivalent) in Psychology, registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. With strong clinical experience and a growing or established research profile, you inspire students through teaching, supervision, and clinical training. Collaborative and adaptable, you contribute effectively to teaching, research, and service, while valuing inclusivity, cultural competence, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Whether early in your career or established, you are motivated to grow your profile and make a meaningful impact within the University, the discipline, and the wider community.

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 Aronui - the School of Social Sciences
• Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri - the School of Psychology
• Te Piringa - the Faculty of Law

The Division also hosts two research institutes: Te Ngira - the Institute for Population Research (IPR) and Te Puna Haumaru – the NZ Institute for Security and Crime Science (NZISCS).

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

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.

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