Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university and is ranked 65th in the QS World University Rankings. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, we are one of NZ's largest employers. The university creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.
Te Whiwhinga mahi - The opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Construction Management, specifically Construction Informatics, to join the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Design.
In this role, you will undertake high-quality teaching and research in construction management, with a particular emphasis on construction informatics, and serve the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Design, and the wider University through academic citizenship. You will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise research students, and develop a strong research programme that attracts external funding and produces impactful publications.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering research-informed, industry-relevant teaching in construction management and construction informatics.
- Designing and enhancing curricula to meet the needs of the profession and accreditation standards.
- Incorporating emerging technologies and sustainable practices into teaching and research.
- Supervising honours, masters, and doctoral students.
- Establishing and maintaining a high-impact research programme, with an emphasis on construction informatics, including areas such as digital engineering, BIM, digital twins, artificial intelligence, automation, information management and related technologies.
- Publishing in top-tier journals, contributing to design standards and guidelines, and presenting at conferences.
- Engaging with industry, government, and technical societies to ensure relevance and application of research.
- Contributing to service roles within the Department, Faculty, and University.
This is a permanent, 40 hours per week, full-time contract. The salary range for this role is from NZ $99,788 - $158,904 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
For more information, please view the position description.
Mō tō mātou rōpū - About the team
The Faculty of Engineering and Design is a vibrant hub of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. With purpose-built facilities and strong industry connections, the faculty supports cutting-edge research and hands-on learning across engineering, architecture, urban planning, and design.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers BE (Honours) degrees accredited by Engineering New Zealand in both Civil and Structural specialisations, in addition to a wide range of postgraduate taught and research programmes, including a specialised masters in construction management.
The department is home to the Smart Digital Lab (SDL) and the Trimble Technology Lab (TTL), which provide a platform for research and teaching in construction informatics and digital engineering. The TTL was established through a landmark partnership between Trimble and the University of Auckland and provides access to state-of-the-art hardware and software used across the architecture, design, construction and infrastructure sectors. These facilities support research into emerging technologies including Virtual and Augmented Reality, LiDAR scanning, autonomous and drone-based data capture, robotic quadrupeds, machine learning and artificial intelligence, digital twins, BIM, and related technologies for the built environment.
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's top-ranked university for Civil and Structural Engineering and is ranked 48th in the world by QS subject rankings.
He kōrero mōu - About you
You will be an academic with expertise in Construction Management, specifically Construction Informatics.
You will also bring:
- A Bachelor of Engineering and PhD in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- An outstanding and internationally recognised research profile, evidenced by a sustained record of high-impact publications in top-tier journals.
- Demonstrated success in securing significant, competitive external research funding, preferably as principal investigator, or demonstrable capability to do so.
- Proven excellence in teaching, including leadership in the design and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in construction management.
- A strong record of postgraduate supervision, including the ability to attract and mentor high-quality research students.
- A track record of engagement with industry and a practical understanding of challenges in the sector nationally and/or internationally.
- A compelling and forward-looking vision for the future of construction management education and research in a global context.
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity in teaching, research, and service.
- Professional membership (e.g., CMEngNZ) or eligibility for membership is desirable.
Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a key priority. The department is particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates that would complement our expertise and enhance the department's gender and cultural diversity.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours).
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme.
- A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave.
In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information, please visit Staff benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 3/08/2026 to be considered. As part of your application please submit a CV and cover letter to include:
- Statement of Research Interests and Vision - max 500 words.
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy - max 500 words.
If you require any additional information relating to the position, then please reach out to Séosamh Costello ([email protected]). Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
