Lecturer in Indigenous Planning & Development

Advance Māori research and teaching at Lincoln University in a permanent lecturer role focused on Indigenous Planning and Development.

Mō te tūka | The role

We're seeking a passionate early career academic to help accelerate Māori participation and research aspirations in Māori and Indigenous Planning and Development, as part of our Māori Early Career Academic Programme.

Based at our Te Waihora campus, this permanent position supports the Whanake Ake programme and offers the opportunity to embed mātauraka Māori across teaching and research while growing your academic career in a supportive, kaupapa Māori-aligned environment.

Environmental Management at Lincoln University is a wonderfully collegial and energised department that has been teaching and researching environmental management for 50 years and is well-recognised for expertise in Maori and indigenous planning. This role would be involved in teaching two degrees that are professionally accredited by the NZ Planning Institute and the faculty supports professional practice and impactful, applied research.

Some tasks of the role include:

• Teaching courses that integrate Māori, Pasifika and Indigenous perspectives
• Contributing to course design, delivery and assessment in a supportive team
• Pursuing research that aligns with Māori and Indigenous methodologies
• Actively working towards completing a PhD (or publishing post-PhD)
• Engaging with Māori communities and research teams across disciplines
• Supporting unit and university-wide initiatives, including Treaty commitments

Permanent role, 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) at our Lincoln Campus, commencing Semester 2, July 2025.

The salary is fixed at Lecturer: Grade A6, $86,065 per annum.

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

You will have:

• Proven engagement with Iwi, Hapu and other Māori entities
• Knowledge of Māori approaches to environmental or land-based disciplines
• Eligibility for membership of the NZ Planning Institute
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and research
• Evidence of research potential or growing publication record
• Strong communication skills and cultural competency
• A commitment to kaupapa Māori and advancing mātauraka Māori

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

At Lincoln University, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity.

From day one, enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:

• Grow your career with expert-led training & mentorship
• Generous leave -six weeks of paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
• Annual salary reviews to recognise your contributions
• Eye care support - contributions toward eye tests and glasses
• Free on-site parking for added convenience
• Flexible, family-friendly work environment promoting work-life balance
• Wellbeing support - free, confidential services through ClearHead
• Exclusive employee benefits with Southern Cross Health Insurance
• On-campus gym with discounted membership fees
• Access to an on-site early childhood centre with staff discounts
• Boost rewards membership for retail & service discounts
• Engaging social culture - staff groups, activities & events
• A vibrant university community - beautiful gardens, on-site cafés & a collaborative atmosphere.

Mō mātou | About us

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is a specialist institution dedicated to impactful research and higher education that supports land-based industries in New Zealand and globally.

Our campus sits at the heart of the Lincoln research precinct, complemented by university-owned farms and research stations that blend education, research, and hands-on learning. At Lincoln, students are at the heart of everything we do—we empower them to grow their potential and contribute to a more sustainably productive world through world-class teaching and research.

As a progressive university with an ambitious vision, we value a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. Our staff engage with students, parents, government, iwi, and external stakeholders, upholding Lincoln University's reputation through their work.

Our Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments begin with mana whenua. We honour our special relationship with Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga, embedded in our He Tūtohinga Whakamātau | Charter of Understanding.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Ready to apply? Submit your CV and a cover letter that highlights your fit for the role—tell us what makes you the ideal candidate!

Applications received via email will not be considered, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to [email protected]

We are only considering applicants who have current unrestricted legal working rights in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.