Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Education & Counselling at Massey University – New Zealand

Summary

Massey University in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Education & Counselling to join its Institute of Education – Te Kura o Te Mātauranga. This full-time, permanent position is based at the Manawatū (Palmerston North) campus. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, supervision, and professional practice, particularly within Counselling Education programmes. Applicants should hold a doctoral qualification, have experience in counselling practice or related professional settings, and demonstrate effective teaching and research potential. The role involves supporting student success, engaging with stakeholders, and upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. The salary ranges from NZ$107,919 – $152,711 for a Senior Lecturer and NZ$142,607 – $166,584 for an Associate Professor. The application deadline is October 15, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Institute of Education – Te Kura o Te Mātauranga
Position Type	Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor
Discipline	Education, Counselling
Research Area	Medical Sciences
Degree Required	Doctoral qualification
Experience	Experience in counselling practice, mental health support, psychotherapy, family therapy, and/or related professional settings; experience or potential in research, scholarship, and publication; experience in effective teaching, supervision, and student support.
Salary	NZ$107,919 – $152,711 for Senior Lecturer; NZ$142,607 – $166,584 for Associate Professor
Contract Duration	Permanent
Deadline	2026-10-15
Employer Address	Massey University Manawatū (Palmerston North) Campus, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching within Counselling and related fields
• Contribute to research and scholarship
• Contribute to supervision of students
• Contribute to professional practice within Counselling and related fields
• Contribute to the continued development of accredited programmes
• Support student success
• Foster strong relationships with professional, community, health and educational stakeholders
• Contribute to fulfilling Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations
• Contribute to learning and teaching within the Institute and wider University community
• Contribute to service within the Institute and wider University community
• Focused contribution within Counselling Education programmes

Required Skills

• Doctoral qualification
• Developing academic and/or professional record
• Strong reputation in your field
• Experience in counselling practice, mental health support, psychotherapy, family therapy, and/or related professional settings
• Evidence of effective teaching, supervision, and student support
• Experience or potential in research, scholarship, and publication
• Experienced networker and relationship builder
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Commitment to upholding Te Tiriti

Who Should Apply

Experienced and collegial academics and/or educators with expertise in Counselling and Guidance Education, Mental Health and Social Work Support, Family and Couples Therapy, Trauma-Informed Practice, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, or Indigenous/Māori/Pasifika Coaching, Therapy, or Healing Practice. Applicants should hold a doctoral qualification, have a developing academic or professional record, and possess experience in counselling practice or related professional settings, as well as in teaching, supervision, and research. Commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi is essential.

About the Employer

Massey University's Institute of Education – Te Kura o Te Mātauranga, within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, offers a range of respected programmes including initial teacher education, specialist teachers, counsellors, educational and developmental psychologists, speech language therapists, and professional learning. The Counselling pathway includes NZAC-accredited postgraduate diplomas and master's programmes, with the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Guidance Studies delivered fully online through distance education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the position type?

The position is for a Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor.

What is the contract duration for this role?

This is a full-time, permanent appointment.

What is the required academic qualification?

Applicants must have a doctoral qualification.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at the Manawatū (Palmerston North) campus of Massey University in New Zealand.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is October 15, 2026.

What are the salary ranges for the positions?

The salary for a Senior Lecturer is NZ$107,919 – $152,711, and for an Associate Professor, it is NZ$142,607 – $166,584.