Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

The Faculty of Law

Auckland Law School is seeking to recruit established and early career academics to join its world class faculty. Auckland Law School is ranked 54th in the QS World University Rankings. It is the largest law school in New Zealand and has an international reputation for academic excellence. It has high entry standards for its LLB and LLB (Honours) degrees and has an outstanding postgraduate programme.

The School enjoys excellent international links and a strong relationship nationally with the legal profession and judiciary. It is supported by the staff and resources of the Davis Law Library, New Zealand’s leading legal research library. Leading scholars from top overseas universities often visit the Law School and teach courses for the LLM programme.

The Faculty hosts the Aotearoa New Zealand Centre for Indigenous Peoples and the Law; the New Zealand Centre for Legal Theory; the New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law; the New Zealand Centre for Human Rights Law, Policy and Practice; the New Zealand Centre for ICT Law, and the New Zealand Centre for Law and Business. The Faculty also enjoys a close relationship with the Legal Research Foundation, whose journal, the New Zealand Law Review, is produced within the Law School.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School is looking for high quality researchers and innovative teachers who are prepared to take leadership roles within the faculty and university. Applicants who are Māori, Pasifika and/or female are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants from all areas within the law discipline are welcome, however, the faculty is especially interested in applicants with expertise in all areas of private law, including contract, equity, company law, intellectual property, banking and finance, and restitution. Expertise in local authorities law and resource management, employment law, law and technology and aviation and space law is also of interest. It is a requirement of appointment that successful applicants teach into the core courses, including first year courses.

Applications at any level from lecturer through to professor are welcome.

For more information about the responsibilities of these permanent positions, please refer to the position description.

Part-time appointments may be available by negotiation.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are an energetic, can-do person with an LLB or equivalent and post-graduate law qualifications. A PhD in Law or another discipline is highly desirable. Teaching experience at undergraduate and post-graduate level is desirable.

For Professor and Associate Professor, a substantial track record in the publication of research monographs and articles in leading international journals or similar is necessary. For these roles it is desirable to have experience of successful PhD supervision. Professor and Associate Professor applicants will also be expected to demonstrate an aptitude to undertake significant service roles commensurate with seniority.     

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 1st December 2021 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.

If you would like any further information, please contact the Dean’s Executive Assistant via [email protected].

Covid-19 Vaccination

The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students.  All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.

Overseas Applicants

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for seven days on arrival.  

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz