Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland is home to the leading and most comprehensive arts faculty in New Zealand. Te Kura Tangata – the Faculty of Arts is committed to the support of high-quality research and teaching across the range of its subjects. We recognise a special relationship with and responsibility to Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We are also committed to the growth of a diverse and collegial scholarly community located in a main centre of urban Pacific culture.

Find out more about us here:

• Te Tomokanga Fellowship
• The Faculty of Arts (includes links to our research in each of the four Schools)
• Our People
• Rankings and Reputation

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Te Tomokanga Postdoctoral Fellowship is a two-year full-time appointment offered each year by Te Kura Tangata, Faculty of Arts. Te Tomokanga refers to a gateway or entry point, in this case for a recent Doctoral graduate to take their first step towards an academic career.

This opportunity is open to Māori and Pacific PhD graduates of Arts disciplines to join one of our four Schools as relevant to their scholarly area. These four Schools are Social Sciences; Humanities; Cultures, Languages and Linguistics and Te Wānanga o Waipapa (the School of Māori Studies and Pacific Studies).

Reporting to the Head of School and supported by world-class academic colleagues, you will conduct research, contributing to the Faculty of Arts’ diverse and high-quality research programme. You will grow your academic network and build a tūrangawaewae (credible foundation) within your discipline. You will contribute to teaching and gain exposure to research funding processes and the internal workings of the Faculty, all of which will aid in your development and preparedness for future academic roles.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), fixed term (up to 24 months duration) opportunity.
The remuneration is $84,396 - $88,853 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

As a suitable applicant, you will have completed a doctoral qualification in the last two years in any subject that Te Kura Tangata Arts offers as a major. You will also display a high potential for the utilisation and development of mātauranga Māori and/or Pacific cultural knowledge.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

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

• Flexible employment practices
• 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 Sunday 8 October 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. A supplementary writing sample may requested from shortlisted candidates.

Please reach out to Elsa Clune, via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz