Lecturer in Public Policy or Public Management

• Do you possess a PhD in an academic field related to Public Policy, Public Management or Public Administration?
• Are you an enthusiastic teacher and active researcher?
• Are you good at engagement and collaboration with colleagues in teaching and research?
• Are you interested in improving the interface between iwi/Māori and the Government?
• Do you hold a record of scholarly research and publications on an international level?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Public Policy/Public Management/Public Administration to join the School of Government at the Wellington School of Business and Government.

The role of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Public Policy/ Public Management/Public Administration is to undertake both undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, research on an international level and research supervision of post-graduate research students, to assist in programme development where appropriate, and to contribute to the effective administration of the School, including building and maintaining relationships with the broader public policy, public management and public administration communities.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic teacher and active researcher, with a record of peer-reviewed articles in international journals commensurate with the level of appointment. Ability, experience, and willingness to teach a variety of courses across disciplines, and at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, is highly desirable. So is experience in establishing successful relationships with professional and practitioner groups associated with public policy, public management or public administration. We are especially keen to receive applications from candidates with a Māori/Pasifika background, and with a genuine interest in building relationships with Māori and/or Pasifika communities and organisations.

Applicants must have a completed PhD in an academic field related to the subject areas of the post.

Due to the current border and immigration restrictions, applicants must be either:

(a) residing in New Zealand and legally allowed to work; or
(b) New Zealand citizens or permanent residents based overseas who are able to return to New Zealand.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

The School of Government Te Kura Kāwanatanga serves the public interest by promoting excellence and leadership in research, teaching, scholarship and debate regarding the issues that are critical to the public sector. The School consciously seeks to maintain a long-term strategic partnership with the government in New Zealand and a network of relationships with other external stakeholders. These guide all its activities.

The School blends academic and practitioner expertise and all relevant disciplines in:

• offering courses which form part of degree programmes
• academic research and scholarship, resulting in international peer-reviewed outlets
• developing and pursuing a strategic research agenda
• leading the strategic development of short courses and professional programmes
• undertaking contract research.

The School also acts as an independent forum for debate, and the proactive generation and public dissemination of new knowledge and best practice about issues pertaining to the public sector, public policy and the broader role of governance in New Zealand and elsewhere

Role Description

Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Girol Karacaoglu at [email protected] but applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application steps and information

For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19

Download and complete the University Application Form

Click the apply now button at the base of the advert, follow the process to enter your contact details and add your CV in the online form.

Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you're a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

Applications close Sunday, 31 October 2021.

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