Ahorangi - Professor in Kaupapa Māori Psychology at The University of Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Lead Kaupapa Māori Psychology at a national level
• Shape research with real iwi and community impact
• Academic leadership in a top NZ university

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking an outstanding academic leader to advance Kaupapa Māori Psychology at the University of Waikato. As Ahorangi - Professor, you will provide strategic and scholarly leadership across teaching, research, and service, strengthening the University's commitment to mātauranga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This is a pivotal role with responsibility for shaping the direction of Kaupapa Māori Psychology within the School and contributing to the University's national and international research profile. You will lead high-quality research programmes, mentor academic staff, and supervise postgraduate students.

We are currently recruiting across multiple academic levels within Kaupapa Māori Psychology. While this advert is for an Ahorangi/Professor, candidates may also wish to explore opportunities at Pūkenga Matua/Senior Lecturer or Pūkenga/Lecturer level.

Salary will be a minimum of $169,279 per annum at the entry point of the Professor salary range, 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

All applications must be submitted through the online portal - emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

As an experienced educator you will hold a PhD in Psychology (or a relevant discipline) and bring a sustained record of research excellence with recognised national and international impact.

You will demonstrate:

• Exceptional academic leadership and mentoring capability
• Extensive experience in postgraduate supervision
• Deep expertise in Kaupapa Māori methodologies and mātauranga Māori
• A strong commitment to advancing Māori research and student success
• Proven success in securing research funding and leading research programmes

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri is a vibrant and research-focused School with strengths across behaviour, cognition, neuroscience, social psychology, personality, individual differences, clinical psychology, applied behaviour analysis, and indigenous psychology. We are committed to providing a creative and supportive environment for learning and research, and to promoting bicultural practice in psychology in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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.

Applications close on Sunday, 14 June 2026

Requisition number: 1003583