Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu

Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

This is a pivotal time to join the University as we implement Taumata Teitei, our strategic plan and vision. Taumata Teitei identifies our purpose as “recognising globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world-leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific” consistent with our Te Ao Māori principles of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga and Kaitiakitanga.

Te Whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at Waipapa Taumata Rau is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students' study in our ten schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers. 

The Faculty is proud to contribute to Mātauranga Māori scholarship, and is home to a number of prominent Māori Academics, as well as a strong Māori staff network - Te Taura Here Pūtaiao - that spans the Faculty and provides support and collaborative opportunities for teaching and research.

Te Whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science also values the tohu and āwhina of their Manupiri Māori |Associate Dean Māori and faculty Kaiārahi.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko | School of Computer Science is currently looking for an early-career or emerging academic of Māori whakapapa passionate about teaching and research to join our growing, diverse and internationally renowned school. You will be joining a rōpū of four recently hired Māori academics, contributing to the establishment of Kaupapa Māori scholarship within the school. The School itself is also rapidly growing, with strong research groups in AI, Machine Learning, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Data Science, Software Engineering, Network and Distributed Systems, and Cyber Security, making this an exciting time to come aboard.

We are interested in candidates who have research interests within and outside of strictly Computer Science areas, that intersect with te ao Māori, Mātauranga Māori or indigeneity, including (but not limited to) indigenous approaches to AI, Machine Learning and Data Science, Māori data sovereignty, diversity in technology and Māori approaches to design. Hence, we are open to candidates from a range of disciplines or industry backgrounds including Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Bioengineering, Creative Arts, Philosophy, and Law. Some expertise in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Privacy or applications of Machine Learning and AI are also advantageous to teach into our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The School values interdisciplinary research and teaching, and is actively involved in several cross-faculty research projects and educational programmes. Successful candidates must be capable of and interested in facilitating cross-disciplinary interactions both within Computer Science and across the university.

In this role, you will establish and develop your own research programme, contribute to the development of the field, and provide postgraduate supervision. You will teach and contribute to the development of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, embedding te ao Māori into teaching delivery, and supporting tauira Māori success. You will build relationships and engage with industry and research collaborators, Māori communities, iwi/hapū, and other partners throughout the Pacific and Internationally.

This is a full-time (40 hrs per week) permanent role.

The remuneration range is $99,788 – $112,730 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

For more information about this role, please refer to the Position Description 

He kōrero mōu | About you
Our ideal candidate:

• Has a PhD in Computer Science or in fields such as Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Bioengineering, Creative Arts, Philosophy, and Law as long as the research topic is related to Computer Science technology;
• Has demonstrated independence in research/technology development;
• Is committed to high-quality research-informed teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Has experience working in and with Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and
• Has the ability to build strong relationships for and with Māori at whānau, hapū and iwi levels.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko/ The School of Computer Science was founded in 1981. We employ over 75 academic staff and have an ever-growing cohort of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Waipapa Taumata Rau/The University of Auckland is ranked 65 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings and the school has been ranked 96 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by subject of Computer Science.

As a School, we are striving to provide a School that reflects the demographics of our student base and Aotearoa.  Our staff and students can connect with our: Rainbow and Women in Science networks, Parenting support, our Waipapa Marae and our flagship Tuākana Māori and Pacific support programme

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 (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 8th June 2026 of to be considered.  Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. In addition, a teaching philosophy statement and research statement would be beneficial

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