Vacancies
We are seeking staff who will bring new ideas and perspectives, and exhibit the potential for leadership in a university environment.
Careers at Waikato
With a beautiful campus, and excellent facilities – the University of Waikato, located in Hamilton, provides a stimulating and fulfilling work environment. The parkland campus covers some 68 hectares of Tainui land located in New Zealand’s heartland, the Waikato.
Message from the Vice-Chancellor
We are proud of our innovative, forward-thinking approach and I look for people who have the same ethos.
Why Work at Waikato?
A brief overview of working at the University of Waikato and living in Hamilton or Tauranga.
Employee Benefits
Our University provides a unique and satisfying working environment with many benefits available to our staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Choose Waikato
Tēnei te Whare Wānanga o Waikato e whakatau nei i ngā iwi o te ao, ki roto i te riu o te awa e rere nei, ki runga i te whenua e hora nei, ki raro i te taumaru o ngā maunga whakaruru e tau awhi nei.
The University of Waikato greets all peoples from the world into this great valley of the Waikato river, upon the wide expansive lands of the region, and beneath the sheltering mountains that protect us.
Thank you for considering a position with the University of Waikato – not only one of the top employers in the Waikato region, but also a university internationally recognised for our teaching and research excellence.
The University of Waikato has been built on strong foundations of teaching, research and engagement with our communities. We are committed to bringing international excellence to our region and to New Zealand, and to providing a distinctive educational experience which inspires future generations of leaders. We have a proud heritage of links with Māori and take a special pride in advancing the needs of indigenous people throughout the world. All of our staff – both academic and general – have a significant role to play in achieving our strategic objectives.
In the Current Vacancies and Application & Selection pages in the menu on the left, you will find all the information you need to complete your application. There is also information about living and working in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions, what it’s like to work for the University of Waikato, maps of the area and the campuses, and immigration information. We look forward to receiving your application.