Midwifery Kaiako - Lecturer
Part-time (15 hours), fixed term until 12 December 2025
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Be a part of a dynamic organisation in New Zealand’s tertiary education system – placing ākonga (learners) at the very centre.
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, 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
Our Bachelor of Midwifery programme enables ākonga (learners) to remain at home with their whānau and undertake the majority of their study in their own geographical area through a blended delivery model of education. Ākonga are grouped into ‘satellites’ throughout the lower North Island/Te Ika-a-Maui and lower South Island/Te Waipounamu where we employ local midwives as Kaiako with responsibility for student support, teaching, assessment, liaison with local midwives and maternity services, and as members of the wider midwifery teaching team.
This position is for a part-time 0.4 FTE Kaiako role based in our Whanganui satellite, to teach on our Bachelor of Midwifery programme.
As a Kaiako/Lecturer you will be responsible for coordination of ākonga learning and practice in the region. You would meet with a small hui ākonga (tutorial group) of Year 1 and Year 2 ākonga for three-four hours most weeks. During hui ākonga, learners debrief their practice experiences, practice skills, and receive support and pastoral care. Learner assessment is part of this role.
There is also an expectation of some teaching during Wānanga (‘Intensive’ block courses) which are delivered in Porirua, Wellington (and Dunedin) and attendance at some staff meetings. While hui ākonga, wānanga, orientation and meetings are timetabled, other work can be managed flexibly.
Ko wai koe | About you
You will hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and have extensive midwifery practice experience. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage, as would teaching experience, computer literacy, and familiarity/experience with E-learning. There is an expectation that you are actively involved in the wider midwifery profession in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Support will be given to you however you will be confident in assessing student needs, developing individual learning plans, lesson planning and moderation.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Dr Christine.Griffiths 0800 762 786 or christine.griffiths@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 19 January 2025.
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