University of Otago

The University of Otago is a public research collegiate university based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Founded in 1869, Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university and one of the oldest universities in Oceania.

Homepage: https://www.otago.ac.nz/

SCHOOL OF SURVEYING | TE KURA KAIRŪRI

DIVISION OF SCIENCES | TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA

Who we are/Ko wai mātou

We are Te Kura Kairūri, the University of Otago School of Surveying, recognised at home and abroad for the quality of our graduates and the impact of our research. We offer a comprehensive undergraduate programme leading to the Bachelor of Surveying, BSc in Surveying Measurement, Land Planning and Development, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and we mentor students who conduct excellent Honours, MSc, and PhD research. We are committed to our role as a Treaty partner, and to collaborate in shaping and growing that commitment for future generations.

The School has a long-standing and renowned record of teaching and researching in the theory, technology and practice of surveying, encapsulated by the topics listed below that the desired areas of expertise are to be drawn from. As well as contributing to these disciplines, the advertised positions present an exciting opportunity to teach from a te ao Māori and kaupapa Māori perspective.

The position/Te Mahi

We seek one new full-time, permanent academic colleague with expertise in at least two topic areas out of these four:

a) Geodesy

b) Surveying Mathematics

c) Surveying Measurement (Applied Geodesy)

d) other Surveying subtopics (including Engineering, Cadastral or Reality Capture).

The appointment will be made at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience.

Key responsibilities include the following:

- Teaching: Teaching responsibilities will include core papers drawn from those listed above, along with allied areas, in which the appointees have expertise and interest, as well as field camps. Representation of Māori worldviews, values and aspirations are an important dimension of teaching in the School
- Research: Growing an active and vibrant research programme that inspires students and others, lends itself to interdisciplinary collaboration, attracts competitive funding, publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and supervised research students, aligns with the aspirations of Māori communities, and is relevant both nationally and internationally
- Contributing to the effective and efficient running of the School and our commitments via the University’s Māori, Pacific, Equity and Diversity, and Sustainability strategic frameworks and professional networks

Your skills and experience/Kā Pūkeka me Kā Wheako

The successful candidate will:

- hold or be close to completing a PhD in an appropriate discipline

- have an active research and engagement portfolio, as evidenced by publications and other outputs

- be an enthusiastic and effective teacher and mentor in Surveying disciplines

- be collaborative, collegial and have an inclusive approach to teaching, research/practice and service.

Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the School, and we seek a colleague who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. We are committed to equity and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with knowledge of mātauranga Māori and other indigenous knowledge systems, experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives, or applied experience from outside the university setting.

Further details/Pūroko

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes in the sciences, health sciences, commerce and humanities. Our Ōtepoti Dunedin campus has been ranked as one of the most beautiful in the world and the city offers a great variety of activities, ranging from arts and literature to outdoor adventure.

We are committed to:

- local, national, and international betterment

- strong external engagement

- sustainable capability

- outstanding and unique student experiences

- furthering the aspirations Māori and of communities across the Pacific.

This is a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The salary scales are as follows:

- Lecturer: $97,377 to $114,943

- Senior Lecturer: $120,494 to $137,444

The successful applicant will be asked to take up the appointment on or before 5 January 2026; however, applicants are asked to indicate an approximate date they would expect to be available.

Application/Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

- A cover letter addressing the following three criteria: leadership and research excellence in the advertised areas, including the potential to grow at Otago, excellent communicator with a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring and research supervision at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, collaborative, cooperative and inclusive approach that supports mātauranga Māori and that embraces multiculturalism
- A CV of no more than six pages
- Names and addresses of at least three referees

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2500963 will close on Thursday, 7 August 2025.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.