With a beautiful campus, and excellent facilities – the University of Waikato, located in Hamilton, provides a stimulating and fulfilling work environment. The parkland campus covers some 68 hectares of Tainui land located in New Zealand’s heartland, the Waikato.
Vacancies Available
We are seeking staff who will bring new ideas and perspectives, and exhibit the potential for leadership in a university environment.
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| Vacancy Ref Number | Vacancy Position Title | Location | Business Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400095 | Professional Teaching Fellow/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for the Bachelor of Design Interface (China) | Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science | Department of Computer Science |
| 400097 | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Finance and Finance/Financial Economics – Two positions (China) | Division of Management | School of Accounting, Finance and Economics |
| 400140 | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law | Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences | Te Piringa – Faculty of Law |
| 400153 | Lecturer in Marketing | Division of Management | School of Management and Marketing |
| 400167 | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Business | Division of Management | School of Management and Marketing |
| 400170 | Regional Student Engagement Manager (Based in Auckland) | Student Services Division | Future Students |
| 400171 | Regional Student Engagement Manager (Based in Wellington) | Student Services Division | Future Students |
| 400172 | Health Care Assistant | Student Services Division | Student Health |
| 400174 | Accessibility Services Manager | Student Services Division | Accessibility Services |
| 400181 | Programme Administrator | Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences | Te Piringa – Faculty of Law |
| 400183 | Postdoctoral Fellow | Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science | School of Engineering |
Message from the Vice-Chancellor
We are proud of our innovative, forward-thinking approach and I look for people who have the same ethos.
The University of Waikato holds a special place in the New Zealand university system. Since its inception in 1964 when it was created by the demands of the local community, the University has shown a commitment to innovation and to serving the needs of its community.
We are proud of our innovative, forward-thinking approach and I look for people who have the same ethos. Since I began in the role of Vice-Chancellor, I have focused on refining our strategic direction and identifying opportunities for investment and growth. We are constantly responding to the challenges of a changing higher education sector by defining our strengths and building on our distinctive character and identity. We are committed to recruiting staff who can assist us in turning these challenges into opportunities, and who see the constant search for quality, efficiency and new opportunities as our highest priority.
Our motto, Ko te Tangata (For the People) is at the heart of everything we do. It is our people who make this University distinctive and it is our ability to continually find new and better ways to serve the communities around us that sustains our distinctiveness. I am constantly impressed by the enthusiasm that our staff show, and by their commitment to the ideals at the heart of the University: both are qualities that we seek to identify in new staff and reward in existing staff.
As a work environment, the University of Waikato has a lot to offer. We are committed to excellence across all our activities – teaching and learning, research, postgraduate supervision, commercialisation and administration – and to serving the needs of our local, national and international communities. We are at the forefront of work-integrated learning and place emphasis on continued professional development while providing the tools and support necessary to succeed. These aspects of the University make it a challenging, exciting and fulfilling place to work. If, like us, you are committed to the pursuit of excellence, the University of Waikato could be the best place to begin the next phase of your career.
Professor Neil Quigley
Vice-Chancellor
University of Waikato
Why Work at Waikato?
A brief overview of working at the University of Waikato and living in Hamilton or Tauranga.
With a beautiful campus and excellent facilities the University of Waikato, located in Hamilton, provides a stimulating and fulfilling work environment. The parkland campus covers some 68 hectares of Tainui land located in New Zealand’s heartland, the Waikato. The University’s location, origins, partnerships with Māori and unique regional and cultural resources have always been fundamental aspects of our identity. We place a high level of importance on the University’s role as a key driver of social well-being and economic growth in its region. We also have a growing campus in Tauranga, on the north-eastern coast of the Bay of Plenty, including the development of a modern purpose-built facility and student accommodation in the CBD.
The University has strong connections with the Kīngitanga, Waikato-Tainui and many other iwi throughout New Zealand. The institution is committed to partnership with Māori as intended by the Treaty of Waitangi.
The University is a vital player in the regional and national economies. It generates nearly $1 billion annually in sales revenue for the New Zealand economy. New Zealand’s Tertiary Education Commission has ranked Waikato University “Low Risk” – an affirmation of the Government’s confidence in the University’s management and viability.
The University is proud to have been awarded a QS (Quacquarelli Symonds Limited) Stars five-star rating in July 2016. QS Stars defines the University of Waikato as being a world-class university with a high reputation for employment, cutting-edge facilities, internationally renowned research, and outstanding teaching and student satisfaction. We are ranked 324 in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2016 and in the 401-500 band in the world by the influential UK-based Times Higher Education organisation in 2015.
Having marked its first half century, the University is looking forward to setting the foundations for its next 50 years.
Its Strategy (2017-2021) has six strategic goals developed to deliver on the University’s mission and vision. The Strategy was adopted by the University Council following input from across the University.
Why work in Hamilton or Tauranga?
Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities. It has an urban and semi-urban population of about 180,000, plenty of schools – public and private, a temperate climate and distinctive rural character. The city sits on the banks of the Waikato River, linked by a series of bridges.
The city has a vast array of restaurants, cafes and bars and several retail centres. Cycling and walking paths flank the Waikato River, leading to the internationally renowned and ever popular Botanic Gardens. The city is generally safe, quiet and without major traffic jams. House prices are more affordable than many of New Zealand’s major centres (such as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch). Hamilton has its own domestic airport and is 90 minutes away from the country’s main international airport in Auckland.
Hamilton’s central location – in the middle of the North Island – makes it an ideal springboard for beaches, lakes and mountains. It’s less than two hours’ drive to the popular tourist destinations of Rotorua, Taupō and the Coromandel Peninsula.
From Hamilton’s central business district, it is only a quick drive to stunning countryside or unique attractions including Waitomo caves, the Hobbiton film set from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and Raglan’s famous surf beaches.
The city caters well for sports lovers, with more than 135 parks and gardens, 58 sports grounds and more than 1000 hectares of open spaces. In addition, Waikato Stadium and the city’s Claudelands Events Centre are first class venues for national sporting events and concerts.
Tauranga Lifestyle
With a glorious coastline, complete with fantastic surf beaches, Tauranga residents enjoy a laid-back lifestyle in one of the fastest growing cities in New Zealand. It has a vibrant music, arts and culture scene, with many local bands playing regularly in venues around town and a new contemporary art gallery which showcases local talent. There are many fabulous shopping experiences to be had – either in Tauranga city centre or further out in the surrounding areas of Mount Maunganui, Bethlehem, Bayfair and Papamoa.
Tauranga is situated on the east coast of New Zealand, in the beautiful Bay of Plenty region. The Māori translation of the name Tauranga means “sheltered waters”. The city is home to a population of 140,000. Just a short drive away from the harbourside city centre are the coastal suburbs of Mount Maunganui and Papamoa, which boast some of the most beautiful surf beaches in the country. A top holiday destination for kiwis and tourists alike, the Bay of Plenty enjoys a mild climate with among the highest annually recorded hours of sunshine each year in New Zealand.
The area has a wide range of restaurants, cafes and wineries. Local adventure attractions include white-water rafting, jetboating, kayaking, dolphin encounters, horse treks, parasailing, skydiving, scenic flights, golf courses and a variety of gardens and museums.
The University of Waikato has been active in the Bay of Plenty since the 1990s, when we first formed an alliance with Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, (formerly Waiariki Institute of Technology and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic). In 2001, the University’s first cohort of Bay of Plenty students graduated in Tauranga.
It’s an exciting time for the University and the greater Bay of Plenty region with the development of the Tauranga CBD tertiary campus. The new campus will open in central Tauranga by 2020, with the University leading the development on behalf of the Bay of Plenty Tertiary Education Partnership.
Employee Benefits
Our University provides a unique and satisfying working environment with many benefits available to our staff.
Benefits of working at the University of Waikato
In addition to a great working environment, the University of Waikato offers a range of benefits to its staff members, which include:
Health and Wellbeing
- The University of Waikato provides a smoke-free study and work environment.
- Employees are able to get a discounted membership at UniRec (gym) located on the Hamilton Campus. Tauranga staff have access to a discounted gym membership at The Gym (in First Avenue) and the Toi Ohomai Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
- Discounted medical, income protection and life insurance schemes are available to University staff.
- Marsh Life, Trauma and Income Protection Insurance
- Southern Cross Corporate Health Insurance Plans
- HealthCare Plus (previously EBS)
- UniMed Health Insurance
- Free, confidential, off-campus counselling is available for employees and their families.
- Staff who are engaged in computer work for at least half of their time, may be entitled to a free eye test and up to a $400 gross reimbursement for spectacles/lenses at two-yearly intervals, subject to certain criteria being met.
- Specsavers, Paterson Burn, and Gates optometrists offer staff discounts
Professional Development
- Eligible academic staff can apply for generous study leave of up to eight weeks of paid leave for each year of service plus allowances.
- Employees can enrol in papers and tuition fees may be paid by the University provided certain criteria are met.
- The University offers a wide range of in-house professional development options which are run as part of an annual programme.
- The University has a number of induction activities and practices to welcome new staff and help their transition into a new workplace.
Leave
- Staff receive a minimum of four weeks annual leave per year and up to five special University holidays, in addition to 11 statutory holidays.
- Employees taking parental leave are eligible for at least six weeks paid leave (in addition to the statutory paid leave provided by the government) or a gratuity on their return to work, subject to meeting certain criteria.
- Generous sick leave provisions.
- Volunteer Service policy encourages staff to participate in volunteer activities in support of organisations, projects and causes for the common good.
Superannuation and KiwiSaver
- Continuing (and some longer fixed-term) employees may join the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme, with employer contributions upon commencement. The University will contribute up to 6.75%.
- Depending on eligibility KiwiSaver is available to staff.
Flexible Working
- The University of Waikato is willing to consider flexible working arrangements to support an effective work life balance; requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Proposals may include hours worked, period of the year worked, partial or occasional working from home.
Carparking and Transport
- Employees are able to pay for car parking in specified reserved areas located around the Hamilton campus via payroll deductions.
- Subsidised bus fares are available within Hamilton city.
- Secure bike storage facilities are located across campus.
Campus Facilities
There are a number of great facilities spread across the Hamilton campus including:
- UniRec Centre
- University outdoor pool
- University Library
- ASB Bank
- Campus Computers
- Pharmacy
- Travel Agent
- Hairdresser
- A variety of food vendors
- A mini-mart/superette
- Park-like grounds surrounded by an exercise walkway
Events
Throughout the year the University of Waikato holds a number of events including:
- Kīngitanga Day
- Women and Leadership
- General Staff Day
- New Staff Expo
- Special events hosted by the Vice-Chancellor
- Lunchtime concert series
- Inaugural Professor Lectures
Childcare
Privately run crèche and kōhanga reo facilities are situated near the Hamilton Campus.
Other
- Discounts on a wide range of goods and services through arrangements with University vendors (including computer hardware and software, whiteware, travel, travel insurance, building and decorating supplies, etc)
- A range of professional and interest networks across campus (eg Gender Research, Māori Staff, Pacific Staff, etc)
Note: Not all of these benefits are available to all employees. Your entitlement will depend on your employment agreement and location.
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Phone
General Enquiries:
0800 WAIKATO (0800 924 528) or 07 838 4176
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm
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+64 7 838 4610
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