Lecturer / Pūkenga - Physiotherapy

Overview

Based in Dunedin, the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago has a long-standing international reputation as a leader in education, research, and clinical practice. We focus on the assessment, treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction, and on the promotion of health for people of all ages.

We aim to preserve, advance, create and promote knowledge, critical thinking, intellectual independence, education, and professional practice to maximise the contribution physiotherapy makes to the health and wellbeing of individuals and society in New Zealand and beyond.

We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauraka Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. We especially value our relationship with Ngai Tahu, the mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu, and the University’s principal Treaty partner.

The role

Applications are invited for a permanent, full-time (0.8 to 1.0 FTE) Lecturer position within the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team, contributing to both teaching and research in one of New Zealand’s leading health sciences institutions.

In this role, you will contribute to the research activities of the School, including publishing in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals, and securing external research funding. You will supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate research students, and teach across the undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy programmes.

As a Lecturer, you will also be responsible for coordinating and delivering course content, developing engaging and effective teaching materials, and assessing student performance while providing academic support. In addition, you will play an active role in curriculum development and innovation, mentor early-career research staff, and contribute to the service and administrative activities of the School.

Your skills and experience

Qualifications

• Be a Physiotherapist registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand and holding a current Annual Practicing Certificate (essential).
• Hold a doctoral degree.
• Have a strong commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to equal opportunity.
• You must be compliant with current Ministry of Health mandated requirements and the Children’s Act.
• Knowledge and experience of the New Zealand Health system is preferred.

Details

This is a permanent, full-time (0.8–1.0 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin starting December 2025.

The appointment range for the role is $97,377 to $114,943 per annum.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Cathy Chapple, Dean of School, School of Physiotherapy, via the contact details below.

Application

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To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number will close on Monday, 06 October 2025.

Contact : Associate Professor Cathy Chapple Tel : +64

Location : Dunedin

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