Lecturer - Social Services
Permanent 0.8FTE and fixed term 0.2FTE until December 2026
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all.
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
We seek an experienced, passionate and motivated social service practitioner to join the Bachelor of Social Services team and create outstanding learning experiences for our ākonga (learners).
As a Lecturer within the Bachelor of Social Services, you will design and deliver engaging, high-quality teaching using a range of blended learning approaches. You will support ākonga from diverse backgrounds fostering critical thinking, reflective practice and professional capability.
Your role will include:
· Designing and delivering course content within the Bachelor of Social Services programme
· Facilitating engaging and inclusive learning environments
· Assessing and marking ākonga work
· Providing academic guidance and pastoral care to ākonga
· Contributing to curriculum development and ongoing programme improvement
Ko wai koe | About you
You are an enthusiastic and experienced social service practitioner who is committed to upholding Te Tiriti in your mahi (work) and passionate about developing the next generation of professionals. You bring both credibility from your practice experience and the ability to translate this into meaningful learning.
You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in social services (or a closely related field), along with substantial industry experience and links. You will have a strong understanding of current theories, frameworks, and contemporary issues impacting the social services sector.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
· A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in practice and education
· Proven experience working in the social services field
· The ability to engage and support diverse ākonga
· Strong communication and relationship-building skills
· Good digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Teams)
· A current driver’s licence
Desirable:
· Registration with a professional body such as the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC), Social Work Registration Board (SWRB), Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ) or equivalent
· Previous tertiary teaching experience and/or a teaching qualification
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuing to develop their understanding of our obligations and strengthening our connection as individuals and as an organisation.
Through recognition, empowerment, and inclusion, you will contribute to addressing inequities and improving outcomes for Māori, Pasifika, disabled people and their whānau.
You will demonstrate sound health and safety practices and thrive in a collaborative team environment. You will be confident building and maintaining relationships and communicating effectively across a range of contexts, including email, phone, and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information, contact Katrina Le Cong, Head of School 0800 762 786 or katrina.lecong@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply click on the link.
We will be reviewing and interviewing applications as they are received so don’t delay in applying.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
