Description

• Continuing (permanent) position
• Join New Zealand’s leading Cyber Security Research group
• Drive impactful research and contribute to the future of cyber security education in New Zealand.

Ng krero m te tranga – About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and established academic to join the Cyber Security group as an Associate Professor. This full-time role will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as the supervision of honours, graduate and postgraduate students.  As a senior academic leader, you will be expected to maintain professional associations, establish, and promote collaborations with the industry, and contribute to outreach events. 

Salary will be in the range of $146,629 to $161,729 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based at our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description.  All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

We are seeking to grow our Cyber Security team with the addition of an Associate Professor who enhances our research strengths, creates engaging teaching experiences, and contributes to our outreach programmes. 

You will hold a relevant PhD and have demonstrated research and teaching, experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including supervision of Masters and Doctoral students. Additionally, experience of leading a team of academic colleagues is strongly preferred as well as a willingness to contribute to both our Hamilton and Tauranga programmes.

Ko wai mtou? – Who are we? 

Au Reikura – The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Waikato comprises four discipline groups, with significant strength in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Human-Centered Computing. The school has a well-established postgraduate programme in Cyber Security and will soon offer a major in Cyber Security at the undergraduate level. Our current research strengths are in Cyber Deception, DDoS mitigation, IIoT Security, Malware analysis, etc. More information about the group can be found here https://crow.org.nz/

He aha ng take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success!  Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here. 

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. 

E herea ana te Whare Wnanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angit rite ki ng tngata katoa

Applications Close on Monday 16th February 2026

Requisition Number: 1003234