Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Psychotherapy & Counselling

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Psychotherapy & Counselling

He aha te mea nui o tea ao ?

He t a ngata , he tangata, he tangata!

What is the most important thing in the world?

It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences | School of Community & Public Health

Department of Psychotherapy and Counselling

Fixed term, February-November

• (0.7FTE), North campus

We are inviting applications for a part-time Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (0.7FTE) in Psychotherapy to join the department of Psychotherapy and Counselling.

With the guidance of the Programme Leader and line management of the Head of Department, you will deliver teaching and learning experiences for students enrolled in the Psychotherapy programmes, including theory and practice courses, and experiential group process.

You will contribute to curriculum development, innovative learning design, and bicultural psychotherapy approaches aligned with AUT's strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

There are also meaningful opportunities to pursue and grow your research portfolio, supervise postgraduate students, and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects

You will be part of a supportive, values-driven team that champions ethical practice, equity, diversity, and community connection—making this an ideal role for an academic who is passionate about teaching, research, and advancing the psychotherapy profession in Aotearoa.

Central Auckland, CBD location & accessible by public transport

Generous leave options

Flexible and hybrid working options

Inclusive and supportive management and staff

Applicants will hold a relevant professional qualification in Psychotherapy and will have a strong clinical and / or academic background .

Candidates will embrace the vision and values of the School and commit to ongoing professional development supported by the AUT staff development programme.

Demonstrate commitment to Te Tiriti partnership

Model high level clinical, teaching and research practice

Inspire and support students' achievement

Work collaboratively with the team

Work within university policies and structures

Have competent organisational and IT skills

About AUT

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed.

We are a socially-driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry.

AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your cover letter and CV with your application by clicking the "APPLY" button.

Nga Utu | Salary :

$84,000 - $135,000 per annum (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)

Tohutoro Mahi | Job Reference :

Te ra aukati | Closing Date :

4th December

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn.

We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Maori and Pacific communities.

We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process.

For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call

Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

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