Pūkenga/Pūkenga Matua - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Health and Physical Education

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityTe Kura Hakinakina (School of Sport and Recreation), Te Wānanga Aronui o Tamaki Makaurau Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland, New Zealand.Ko wai mātou - Why Join Us?Join a dynamic and diverse academic community in New Zealand's largest city. AUT's School of Sport and Recreation offers a supportive and innovative environment. Here, you'll join an outstanding team to support you to bring your ideas to life, impact the field, and shape the future of Health and Physical Education in Aotearoa, New Zealand.AUT's School of Sport and Recreation/Te Kura Hākinakina is a leader in its field with a long heritage of developing innovative and creative programmes and supporting sporting endeavours through scientific investigation. The school is ranked 28th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024) in sports-related subjects. Part of AUT's largest faculty (Health and Environmental Sciences/Te Ara Hauora Pūtaiao), collaboration and partnership underpin everything we do, and students connect extensively with industry and community groups through our extraordinary range of partner organisations. Our academics produce world-leading research and our teaching is industry-informed, we have a strong focus on Māori and Pacific people and well-established kaupapa and values, and are supported by outstanding facilities. We teach across all AUT's campuses, including AUT Millennium - our world-class sports training and research facility.Nga haepapa matua | Key Responsibilities In This Role You WillLead and innovate in course delivery and curriculum development across a variety of under-graduate and post-graduate courses that have a focus on health and physical education.Develop research that enhances the knowledge base in the fields of health and physical education and aligns with our industry partnerships. You will also contribute to ākonga (student) supervision in work-integrated placements and post-graduate study.Engage meaningfully with ākonga, promoting Kotahitanga and creating a learner-centred environment that encourages academic and personal growth.Actively integrate Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into teaching and research by collaborating with colleagues to uphold kāwanatanga, tino rangatiratanga, ōritetanga, creating culturally safe and inclusive spaces.He kōrero mōu | About you We're seeking a passionate individual who's all about creating exceptional learning experiences and research that makes an impact. You will inspire and support students, build strong school and industry partnerships, and collaboratively drive forward research and innovation in health and physical education.We Welcome Applications From Individuals WhoHold a doctoral qualification in Health and Physical Education and/or Education, or hold a Master's degree in a relevant field with enrolment in (or readiness to enrol in) a doctoral programme as a condition of appointment.Have experience in delivering high-quality education that meets the needs of students and industry.Possess strong communication skills, enjoy collaborative teamwork, and are confident with IT and organisational tools.Demonstrate strong cultural intelligence and a deep commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, fostering an inclusive environment that empowers ākonga Māori and communities.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit submit a full CV as well as a cover letter which explains why this role is of interest as well as how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities of the role by clicking the "APPLY" button.Tohutoro Mahi | Job Reference: 91285Te rā aukati | Closing Date: 15 Oct 2025, at 11:55pmFull-time denotes 37.5 hours per weekAt AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.