Whakaora Ngangahau - Occupational Therapy Lecturer
0.8 FTE, fixed term until Feb-Dec 2027
Kirikiriroa Campus
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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
Te Kura Whakaora Ngangahau | The School of Occupational Therapy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced, passionate and motivated educator who will create an outstanding learning experience for ākonga (learners) within the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.
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.
There is an opportunity for you to teach into a number of academic courses, specifically:
Applied Professional Practice (Year Two).
This is a dynamic and highly interactive course with plenty of hands-on learning. You will be facilitating the development of knowledge of the occupational therapy process in practical scenarios and through collaboration with ākonga. Throughout the course, you will be facilitating professional reasoning and cultural safety, navigating therapeutic relationships, and building skills for interprofessional practice.
Te Puāwaitanga (Year One)
This course explores cultural safety from ākonga perspectives own cultural identity and that of different populations. Bicultural practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi are embedded in this course. You will be facilitating ākonga to explore their understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it is embedded into whakaora ngangahau / occupational therapy practice. This course involves noho marae (an overnight stay on the marae).
The Lecturer role includes
· planning, developing and delivering teaching and learning content for allocated occupational therapy courses, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure appropriate integration and progression across the programme;
· contributing to the ongoing review and development of courses and curriculum to ensure they meet ākonga learning needs, programme requirements and contemporary occupational therapy practice;
· providing campus-based teaching, learning support and academic guidance to ākonga, including monitoring and supporting engagement and progress;
· contributing to assessment-related activities, including marking, moderation, student results and progress reporting;
· applying relevant course information and resources, including course guides, teaching materials, attendance information and resource bookings;
· providing appropriate pastoral support to ākonga concerning learning content and assessments
· contributing collaboratively to the wider delivery and development of the occupational therapy programme.
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 tikanga 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 NZ registration as an occupational therapist with a current annual practicing certificate
Ø holds a postgraduate qualification would be an advantage
Ø a willingness to undertake training in the tertiary teaching space
Ø has good computer literacy and ability to use full suite of Microsoft products (particularly Word, Excel and SharePoint/Teams).
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 Dan Mills: Dan.Mills@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply click on the link
Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 27 October 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
