Whakaora Ngangahau - Occupational Therapy Lecturer
0.3 FTE, permanent, Ōtepoti and Kirikiriroa Campuses
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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
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 either Kirikiriroa | Hamilton or Ōtepoti | Dunedin, 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 teach courses that prepare ākonga for fieldwork practice and while they are on fieldwork. 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.
The role includes:
Ø preparing and delivering content for assigned fieldwork courses within the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Ø connecting with providers and securing placements for our ākonga
Ø work with colleagues to plan, develop and contribute to the review of fieldwork courses to ensure they meet learning needs and occupational therapy industry requirements.
Ø provide pastoral support to our ākonga as needed while the ākonga are on fieldwork placements.
We welcome applications from candidates who would like different FTE to what is advertised. 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 are looking for someone who:
Ø has clinical occupational therapy practice experience
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 New Zealand 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 is committed to help ākonga learn, with an appreciation of and understanding of diverse learning needs
Ø has NZ registration as an occupational therapist with a current annual practicing certificate
Ø holds a postgraduate qualification would be an advantage or would be willing to work towards one
Ø has experience in research would be an advantage
Ø has a tertiary teaching qualification or a willingness to undertake training in this area
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.
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 Penelope Kinney, 0800 762 786 or penelope.kinney@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply click on the link.
Applications close Wednesday 22 April 2026.
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