Description

Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa  New Zealand’s leading university. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are proud to be one of the country’s largest and most diverse employers. Our people are driven by curiosity, purpose, and a shared commitment to creating positive impact for our communities.

Our lecturers and researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The University of Auckland (Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences) is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry.

Are you looking to further your career in Psychiatry?  This part-time academic position will ideally be combined with a part-time clinical component, tailored to the successful candidate, and will ideally suit and be a great opportunity for an enthusiastic psychiatrist who wants to combine a clinical appointment with a university career. This role is particularly suitable for an early to mid-career academic psychiatrist. The anticipated start date for this position is early December 2026.

This opportunity is for a permanent role, part time for 16 hours per week (Associate Professor) or 20 hours per week (Senior Lecturer). The salary range for each academic level are:

Senior Lecturer: $126,863 - $145,741 (fulltime equivalent)

Associate Professor: $165,808 (fulltime equivalent)

Your salary will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, and the level at which you are appointed.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

He krero mu | About you

Candidates must hold a medical qualification registrable in New Zealand, must have a higher qualification in psychiatry equivalent to the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and be eligible for vocational registration by the Medical Council of New Zealand as a Specialist Psychiatrist. Candidates must have experience in research and ideally hold an MD/PhD or equivalent.  

Essential:

• Registered with the New Zealand Medical Council.
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate
• Have vocational registration in Psychiatry (FRANZCP or equivalent)
• Hold professional liability insurance

Preferred:

• MD/PhD Psychiatry
• if no MD/PhD, the candidate should be prepared to undertake doctoral studies part-time if requested by and with the support of the HOD and Clinical Director of relevant service.

M t mtou rp | About the team

The School of Medicine is one of the six schools within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

The hub is based at Grafton Campus with other clinical campuses in South Auckland, Waitemat, Waikato and Tauranga. In addition, there are clinical sites in Northland, Whakatne, Rotorua, Taranaki and Hawera.  

The School of Medicine coordinates staff and resources within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences to:

• Deliver the undergraduate medical programme
• Facilitate and encourage clinical and applied research in clinical departments
• Develop and deliver postgraduate programmes in clinical areas covered by the school
• Work in partnership with the School of Medical Sciences, School of Population Health and Medical Programme
• Directorate to deliver the medical programme

Our school is comprised of eight academic departments:

• Anaesthesiology
• Centre for Medical and Health Sciences Education
• Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Ophthalmology
• Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health
• Psychological Medicine
• Surgery

A key priority for the School of Medicine is the provision of clinical undergraduate training for almost half of New Zealand’s medical students, as well as postgraduate training for a range of health care workers. We have large and successful research programmes and a strong record of postgraduate research supervision. Many of the our academics contribute to New Zealand’s health outcomes through both direct clinical service and service on many national and international organisations related to health care, including specialist colleges and government agencies.

Our school has a strong focus to build the Mori and Pacific workforce. The interprofessional opportunities within the faculty are one of our great strengths and we are committed to working with the wider faculty and external providers in advancing this objective.  

Ng huatanga kei a mtou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours, with some on-campus attendance required)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me phea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 13 September 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Professor Trecia Wouldes (Head of Department – Psychological Medicine), via t.wouldes@auckland.ac.nz , for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.