Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

With more than 7,500 students, the Triple Crown accredited University of Auckland Business School is one of the largest and most successful in the Australasian region. The University of Auckland’s position in the top 100 of the 2026 QS World Universities Ranking (65th globally, 1st in New Zealand) confirms both its status as New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led university and its place amongst the top 1% of universities worldwide.

The University of Auckland Business School (UABS) has an unconditional commitment to quality teaching and research in topics that are forward-focused and relevant to the commercial world today.

The Department of Economics is one of seven departments in UABS and is regarded as one of the leading Economics groups in Australasia.  It has a strong research culture and offers comprehensive undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes. Faculty members are active in publishing in leading international peer-reviewed journals, attracting external grants, supervising doctoral students, and maintaining links with the profession, industry, and government.
 

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Department is seeking to appoint full-time Lecturers (i.e. tenure-track Assistant Professor), Senior Lecturers or Associate Professors specialising in international trade, international macroeconomics, financial economics, and energy economics. The department particularly welcome scholars researching AI and the macroeconomy, fintech, trade policy, international monetary problems and electricity markets, using theoretical and/or empirical approaches. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong research potential, as well as a commitment to excellent research- informed teaching that is enhanced by appropriate learning technologies. Continuation (tenure) is based on performance in research, teaching, and service.

All applications should provide the selection committee with:

• A cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Any teaching evaluations
• Job market paper

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, permanent employment contract. The salary ranges are (per annum salary depending on experience and qualifications):

Lecturer - NZD 97,831 – 119,200
Senior Lecturer - NZD 124,375 – 158,900
Associate Professor - From NZD 162,557

For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review this position description.
 

He kōrero mōu | About you

The successful appointee will have a PhD (or be near completion), with demonstrated excellence in research and a commitment to high quality research-informed teaching.

You will have a research program that complements and builds upon existing areas of strength within the Department. These areas include, but are not limited to:

• International Trade
• International Finance
• Open Economy Macroeconomics
• Financial Economics
• Artificial Intelligence and the Macroeconomy
• Fintech
• Energy Economics

You will be a highly effective teacher of both undergraduate and graduate students. The appointee will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in their specialist area, at introductory levels more widely, and to engage in research and publication both personally and through the supervision of research students.

You will also be expected to seek research funding, to engage with the profession and academic and non-academic stakeholders, and to contribute to departmental service. Flexibility in teaching and research collaboration within and beyond the Department are essential.
 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University is committed to supporting your career with:

• Excellent research, teaching, and campus facilities
• Generous Research & Study Leave
• Full range of research and leadership development programmes

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Auckland is a vibrant cosmopolitan and growing city with a population of 1.8m (greater Auckland area). The University is located in the metropolitan centre and commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We have an abundance of natural features, including four stunning harbours, accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world to live.
 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online. Applications submitted by the closing date of January 12, 2026 (NZDT) will be given full consideration.

Application must include: a Cover Letter and CV, a job-market paper and teaching evaluations.

Please reach out to Prasanna Gai (Head of Department) via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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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