Academic Staff Member - Social Practice
Position Title: Academic Staff Member Social Practice Location: Tauranga (Poike Campus) OR Rotorua (Mokoia Campus) Team: Social Practice Position Type: Full time – permanent
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
As an Academic Staff Member – Social Practice, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, learner-focused education that supports the development of future youth work and social service professionals. You will contribute to programme development, teaching, assessment, and learner support, while engaging with industry and community to ensure relevance and excellence in delivery.
This position is for a full-time team member primarily focused on teaching across our certificate programmes in Youth Work and Health & Wellbeing (Community & Social Services - Mental Health & Addictions) programmes, but also flexible to work across other programme areas as appropriate to your expertise, qualifications and as student numbers dictate.
This role is essential to the success of our Social Practice programme and supports Toi Ohomai’s commitment to bicultural practice, equity, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
This role reports to the Programme Manager – Social Practice and is open to being based at either Tauranga or Rotorua campus. From time to time, you may be required to travel to other campuses to support programme delivery. A full driver’s licence is essential, and our fleet vehicles are available for work-related travel.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and culturally responsive teaching across Social Work courses.
- Support learners through pastoral care, academic guidance, and inclusive teaching practices.
- Develop and maintain course materials and assessments aligned with industry standards.
- Engage with local social work professionals and organisations to ensure programme relevance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement through reflective practice, peer collaboration, and learner feedback.
- Uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments and promote Māori success.
He kōrero mōu| About you
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
- A Bachelor of Social Work is preferred (Masters is desirable) with current registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) OR
- A Bachelor degree in an alternative relevant discipline (Masters is desirable) with current relevant registration (if applicable).
- A minimum of 5 years’ qualified experience in the relevant field within the New Zealand context.
- Experience working in a bicultural environment and a strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with learners, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
- A commitment to equity, inclusion, and lifelong learning. A strong alignment with our values of Toitūtanga, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, and Kotahitanga, which guide how we work together, care for others, build relationships, and pursue excellence
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you have the passion and potential to succeed, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences—including those gained through whānau, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering)—and invite you to share your story in your cover letter.
Let your personality, passion, and potential shine. We’re looking for real people with real drive—not perfection.
Mō Mātou | About us
Our purpose is to partner with iwi, industry, and communities to deliver innovative education, and our vision is to empower people and their communities. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to create a culturally safe and inclusive environment for all learners. We aim to be: · Learner-centred, tailoring education to enhance employability · Innovative, embracing new technologies and practices · Collaborative, working with iwi, industry, and government · Sustainable, financially responsible and environmentally conscious We are committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring our services reflect and respond to the aspirations of Māori ākonga, their whānau, iwi, and Māori communities. This commitment is embedded in our strategic direction and is reflected in our pursuit of a culturally confident and competent workforce across all levels of our organisation. Join us in shaping a future where education uplifts, connects, and transforms.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo relevant pre-employment checks.
If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application portal
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
