Pūkenga | Lecturer in Film - Wellington

• Have you got a PhD in film or a related field?

• Do you have Māori and/or Pasifika cinema expertise?

• Can you design and deliver graduate and postgraduate academic courses with creative practice assignments?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Pūkenga - Lecturer in Film to join Te Kura Kōmanawa - School of Arts and Media on a permanent, full-time basis from mid-2026. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an award-winning Film programme with a focus on critical studies and production.

Key responsibilities include the following:

·       Teach critical/creative courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

·       Design and deliver academic courses with creative practice assignments

·       Teaching large undergraduate courses

·       Supervise postgraduate students

·       Contribute to programme and school committees

·       Contribute to the University's and programme's culture of public and community engagement

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will have the expertise and passion to supervise post-graduate research students and join the community of scholars and practitioners in our highly collegial, growing, and vibrant film programme.

Key requirements include the following:

·       A PhD in film or related subject

·       A record of academic publication

·       Proven ability to design and deliver academic courses with creative practice assignments

·       Ideally, experience teaching large introductory classes

·       Ability to contribute productively to fulfilling the University's Treaty of Waitangi obligations

·       High quality and critically reflective teaching practice in film

We are particularly interested in scholars who have experience teaching production courses and/or research specialisation in Māori and/or Pasifika film.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: Friday, 16 January 2026. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Paul Wolffram (paul.wolffram@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. 

Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

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 have 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

Step into the dynamic world of Te Kura Tānga Kōrero Ingarihi, Kiriata, Whakaari, Pāpāho, Tāhuhu Kōrero Toi - School of English, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication, and Art History. Engage with top-ranked programs and pioneering research in literature, film, critical media studies, theatre, and art history. Collaborate with passionate experts on innovative projects and thrive in a vibrant, creative community where your contributions truly make a difference.

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