Kaiwhakaako | Teaching Fellow

• Are you committed to high-quality tertiary teaching, and sound learning and teaching practice?
• Can you coordinate and manage groups effectively, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly?

• Do you have a Master's or doctoral qualification in human biology, health sciences, or a related field?

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for an experienced Kaiwhakaako - Teaching Fellow to join Te Puna Hauora - School of Health on a fixed-term, part-time (0.4 FTE) basis.

The Kaiwhakaako - Teaching Fellow will contribute to the delivery of HLWB 103, Human Biology for Health, in Trimester 2, 2026. This is an opportunity to join a committed teaching team and make a valuable contribution to a core first year undergraduate course.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support the delivery of HLWB 103, Human Biology for Health.
• Work with tutors to support effective course delivery.
• Moderate and mark assessments.
• Provide academic support for students outside formal teaching sessions.
• Attend course coordination meetings and other hui as required.

O pumanawa - About you

You will bring strong expertise in human biology, health sciences, or a closely related field, along with successful tertiary teaching experience and the confidence to make an effective contribution from day one.

Key requirements:

• A completed Master's or doctoral qualification in human biology, health sciences, or a closely related field, or equivalent qualifications and experience commensurate with the role.
• Demonstrated success in tertiary teaching in human biology, health sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality tertiary teaching and sound learning and teaching practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage groups effectively.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: 19 June 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Associate Professor Helen Rook, Head of School ([email protected]).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mo Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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