Pūkenga - Lecturer in Landscape Architecture

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you equipped with good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds?
• Do you have a PhD or Professional Master's degree in a relevant field, or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the role?
• Have you got evidence of successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, on a permanent, full-time basis. Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary School that now seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and talented colleague to play a key role teaching in our Landscape Architecture programme.

Accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects the programme is committed to the creative planning and design of resilient landscapes through teaching, research, and service. It integrates the study of landscape architecture design, theory, and practice with urban and regional planning, architecture, and environmental science.

Key responsibilities:

• Academically rigorous teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across a variety of formats and topics (from digital technology to professional conduct) to the highest standards
• Continue or develop ongoing research activity that informs teaching and contributes to industry needs
• Active engagement with iwi, hapu, industry, government, professions and diverse communities
• Contribution to the collegial development of the programme, School and Faculty in service roles

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You must demonstrate expertise in teaching and practice; exhibit innovation in design or design-related teaching; understand the degree content and curriculum structure in our professional degree, and show strong promise of making significant contributions to the advancement of contemporary landscape architecture design practice. You should be an open and collegial contributor to the development of the Landscape programme as it evolves within the era of global warming, sea level rise, and biodiversity loss.

Te Herenga Waka landscape architecture programme has a commitment to Mātauranga Māori. Therefore, candidates should be able to demonstrate competence in Māori knowledge systems as they apply to the environment. You should have a disciplinary background in landscape architecture, ideally with the ability to teach and research across other disciplines (architecture, interior architecture, construction, urban planning) in the School. A demonstrable expertise in teaching and strong research abilities are important for this role. A Registered Landscape Architect is preferred, but not essential.

Key requirements:

• A completed PhD or Professional Master's degree in a relevant field, or other relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
• Evidence of successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level and good understanding of the expectations in relation to professional competencies
• Evidence of developing skill with a range of pedagogies and technologies
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds

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Close date for vacancy: Saturday, 23 August 2025.

Contact details for vacancy

If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Rod Barnett, Tumuaki - Head of School (rod.barnett@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply

Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we've made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Discover a world where design meets innovation at our Te Kura Waihanga - School of Architecture. Nestled in the creative heart of a vibrant city, our school is a beacon for those who aspire to shape the built environment. Engage with dynamic projects, connect with industry leaders, and explore architecture that challenges and inspires. Here, your designs don't just build structures - they build futures.

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