Faculty of Health
Kelburn Campus

About the role:

• Develop teaching materials on global health and quantitative health research methods for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Coordinate courses on global health and other health topics
• Supervise students undertaking research in your areas of expertise and interest
• Be part of a vibrant team committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes in Aotearoa NZ
• Undertake innovative and valuable health research
• Engage with key stakeholders including government and district health boards

Skills and experience:

• PhD desirable
• Active researcher and enthusiastic teacher
• Knowledge of how the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi can be effectively upheld in academic and health settings
• Expertise in global and/or indigenous health, and health and sustainability desirable
• Biostatistics expertise desirable

Culture

The Faculty of Health is the newest Faculty at Victoria University of Wellington, established in 2017. We are a team of passionate researchers and teachers from across the University that help prepare the next generation of health sector professionals in making a difference to New Zealanders' health and wellbeing. We are a team that values collaboration, innovative thinking, excellence in teaching, and critical and transformational engagement. We are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and implementing the University's Māori strategic outcomes framework 'Mai iteIhokitePae', and committed to the success of Māori and Pasifika students.

Please click on the link below 'Distinctive strengths - Health and wellbeing', which outlines Victoria's vision to improve our health and our health system. https://youtu.be/uxZNL5CC-FY

Benefits:

• Salary NZD $77,342 - $94,721 p.a.
• Live in Wellington, New Zealand's creative and cultural capital
• Five paid university holidays each year in addition to your annual leave entitlement
• Development opportunities in leadership and management, research, and technology
• Superannuation schemes available

If you have any queries or require further information please contact carolyn.merryweather@vuw.ac.nz

Applications close on Friday, 31 January 2020.