Occupational Therapy Lecturer
- 0.4 FTE, permanent
- 0.2 FTE, fixed term until December 2024 (to cover parental leave)
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 learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values of Manawa Ora | Manawa Roa | Manawa Nui We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified, and 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
The School of Occupational Therapy is seeking to appoint enthusiastic Occupational Therapists/Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau with knowledge and expertise of tikanga Māori to work with the academic team as we strengthen our commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We welcome applications from tangata whenua kaiwhakaora ngangahau for this role, and those with experience, and commitment to developing culturally responsive practice.
Based in Kirikiriroa / Hamilton, you will be part of a team to deliver occupational therapy theories and practices to ākonga (learners) studying towards a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Your role will be to research, develop and deliver content in our School. You will draw on your experience working as an occupational therapist/Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau, and/or contributing to the education of students in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
As a kaimahi you will be responsible for developing and providing current and innovative blended learning opportunities within the context of our learning environment and the learning needs of our ākonga . The role has scope for extending the capabilities of the successful applicant should this be the pathway they aspire to.
The role includes:
Ø preparing and delivering content for assigned courses within the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Ø using a range of approaches to ensure ākonga are engaged within their learning creating outstanding learning experiences
Ø work with colleagues to plan, develop and contribute to the review of courses to ensure they meet learning needs and occupational therapy industry requirements.
Ø provide pastoral support to our ākonga as needed.
We have available 0.6 FTE made up of 0.4 FTE permanent and 0.2 FTE fixed term until December 2024 and welcome applications from candidates who would like to be considered for either or both roles. Please indicate your preference in your cover letter.
Ko wai koe | About you
Key to your success in this role will be your motivation and desire to be part of the development of future kaiwhakaora ngangahau | occupational therapists to practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We seek someone who:
Ø is effective in their knowledge and practice on how kawa whakaruruhau | cultural safety can be demonstrated as a kaiwhakaora ngangahau | occupational therapist in an Aotearoa NZ context.
Ø is committed to help ākonga learn, with an appreciation of and understanding of diverse learning needs
Ø will be an effective Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, by your knowledge of Te Ao Māori, and supporting the values and tikaka of mana whenua throughout your mahi
Ø possesses excellent communication skills with a natural ability to engage and build relationships especially maintaining mana whenua connections
Ø has a tertiary teaching qualification or a willingness to undertake training in this area
Ø has NZ registration as an Occupational Therapist with a current annual practicing certificate
Ø has good computer literacy and ability to use full suite of Microsoft products (particularly Word, Excel and SharePoint/Teams).
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.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information contact Penelope Kinney, 0800 762 786 or penelope.kinney@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 4 July 2024
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.