Victoria University of Wellington

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We are a highly regarded New Zealand University, internationally known for providing a wide range of undergraduate and post graduate academic programmes. Our teaching and learning is innovative and informed by recognised leading edge research.

Employee benefits

At Victoria we actively encourage all our staff to achieve productive and satisfying careers. Every effort goes into providing a safe and supportive environment and ensuring all staff are treated in a fair and proper manner.

We provide worldwide opportunities for our academic staff as members of the international network of scholars, scholarship and research, providing diversity and depth to our perspectives.

Who we are

For more than a century Victoria University of Wellington – Te Whare Wānanga o te Ūpoko o te Ika a Māui – has developed a tradition of strong international links in teaching and research and programmes of national significance and international quality. From its location in Wellington, the capital city, Victoria University undertakes teaching and research to maintain, disseminate and advance knowledge.

Victoria University has seven faculties: Architecture and Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Science, Engineering, Education, and Commerce and Administration. Each is responsible for a range of academic programmes.

Toihuarewa, a separate pan-university faculty equivalent, is the Māori academic forum. All Māori academics may elect to become members, and non-Māori academics teaching courses or undertaking research with a significant Māori content may be invited to be part of Toihuarewa.

We are a thriving community of almost 25,000 people located across four Wellington campuses. Most, of course, are students – of all nationalities, from all walks of life – who have come to learn in the vital, open environment that only university study can offer. The remainder are the staff, here to help students get the very most out of their time and experiences at Vic.

Victoria can take advantage of connections and values its relationships with (Māori) iwi, business, government, the judiciary, public and private research organisations, cultural organisations and resources, other universities and tertiary providers and the international community through the diplomatic corps. Wellington has a reputation for being a vibrant city where learning doesn't stop at the university's doors.

Internationally recognised

Internationally Victoria is recognised as a leading University in New Zealand and Australia, and as a world leader in a number of areas of scholarship and enquiry. Victoria University is committed to providing students with opportunities to acquire, understand and apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge, as well as related skills and attitudes, and to enhance their personal development.

The research achievements of academic staff and research students, many working on New Zealand-specific projects, have helped extend the nation’s knowledge and understanding. Victoria is closely allied to the Crown Research Institutes, and has also forged excellent links with government agencies. Partnerships often involve the sharing of both facilities and research projects.

Employment opportunities

We seek applications from talented and qualified individuals for a wide variety of academic and general professional roles. We are particularly interested in academic applicants who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of:

  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Law
  • Government
  • Humanities and Social Sciences.

If you have a high quality record in teaching scholarship and research, are innovative, professional and effectively plan and organise to achieve desired outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Current job vacancies

Fri 30 Jul Victoria University of Wellington

Professor of Accounting

North Island, Wellington
A leadership opportunity in the School of Accounting and Commercial Law
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Fri 30 Jul Victoria University of Wellington

Associate Professor in Marketing

North Island, Wellington
This is an attractive opportunity to work at a senior level at one of New Zealand’s leading research-based universities. Victoria University is located in the capital city of New Zealand, and has strong links with government and pubic and private sector organisations.
Education & Training
Fri 30 Jul Victoria University of Wellington

Senior Lecturer in Marketing

North Island, Wellington
This is an attractive opportunity to work at one of New Zealand’s leading research-based universities. Victoria University is located in the capital city of New Zealand, and has strong links with government and pubic and private sector organisations.
Education & Training
Fri 30 Jul Victoria University of Wellington

Associate Professor/Professor in Chemistry

North Island, Wellington
An exciting opportunity exists to contribute to a dynamic chemistry group in a strong interdisciplinary School. We seek a inorganic synthesis chemist with a strong publication record and an international reputation in research who has proven leadership qualities.
Education & Training
Sun 18 Jul Victoria University of Wellington

Teaching Fellow in Clinical Psychology

North Island, Wellington
Teach psychology at undergraduate level and clinical psychology at graduate level preferably with strengths in forensic psychology.
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Sun 18 Jul Victoria University of Wellington

Lecturer in Applied Linguistics or TESOL

North Island, Wellington
We would be particularly interested to receive applications from candidates with teaching interests and a strong research record in second language teaching and learning, curriculum design, or computer-assisted language learning. However, scholars whose interests lie in any field of Applied Linguistics or TESOL are encouraged to apply.
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Sun 18 Jul Victoria University of Wellington

Chair in Public Law

North Island, Wellington
A unique opportunity
Education & Training
Sun 18 Jul Victoria University of Wellington

Chair in Private Law

North Island, Wellington
A unique opportunity
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Sun 18 Jul Victoria University of Wellington

Associate Professor/Professor in Physics

North Island, Wellington
An opportunity exists to contribute to the development of one of the top physics groups in Australasia. We seek a physicist with a strong publication record and an international reputation in research who has proven leadership qualities.
Education & Training
Mon 31 May Victoria University of Wellington

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture

North Island, Wellington
We are seeking academics in Landscape Architecture for our rapidly growing program.
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Mon 31 May Victoria University of Wellington

Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture

North Island, Wanganui
We are seeking academics in Landscape Architecture for our rapidly growing program
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Mon 10 May Victoria University of Wellington

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting (5 positions)

North Island, Wellington
An exciting opportunity in the School of Accounting and Commercial Law.
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Mon 10 May Victoria University of Wellington

Associate Professor/Professor of Clinical Research

North Island, Wellington
The Associate Professor/Professor of Clinical Research is expected to take a leadership role in developing links between Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) and the Capital and Coast District Health Board (CCDHB). VUW and CCDHB are establishing a suite of postgraduate programmes in clinical areas, particularly in clinical research.
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