Kia hiwa rā!
At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.
Te āheinga: The opportunity
As a Senior Researcher and Lecturer, you will lead and grow the Postgraduate/Research Development role to enhance Pacific research capacity, support postgraduate completions, teach research courses, undertake research and generate research funding. This role aligns with Unitec's goals to boost academic reputation, community engagement, and financial sustainability.
Your responsibilities include developing research ideas and teams, leading proposal writing, maintaining an active research portfolio, contributing to relevant committees, supporting postgraduate supervision, teaching and providing strategic leadership.
Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You'll have:

• An understanding or desire to learn te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of kaupapa Māori
• Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments
• A commitment to contributing to the wider Te Pūkenga (or its next formation) network
• Advanced communication skills including academic and research writing expertise
• Strong research and academic networks across a range of fields, institutions and research contexts
• An active research and publication portfolio, with capability and passion to contribute towards growing Unitec's industry and community driven research eco-system
• Experience in applying for, securing and carrying out to completion externally funded research contracts.
• The ability to foster productive postgraduate co-supervision relationships with academics across the institution.
• A record of successful postgraduate research supervisions and a willingness to act as primary and / or co-supervisor of Master degree students.
• Teaching experience

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer
We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of! You'll be working within a close-knit team and will also work closely with other teams across Unitec, giving you plenty of opportunities to get to know the wider group and the chance to give back to tomorrow's generation.
Tono mai: How to Apply
To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.
Apply now including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are interested and how you meet the requirements for the role. Application will close on 13th of November 2024 at 17:00.
Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.
Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Disclaimer: This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted by the National Office review process. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.
Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

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