Lecturer - Social Services
Lecturer
Fixed term (0.2-0.3 FTE) until December 2025
Tēnā koutou katoa
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
As a Lecturer your role will be to design and deliver content in blended learning styles to ākonga in the Bachelor of Social Services programme.
Your mahi will use a range of approaches to ensure ākonga are engaged with their learning, creating outstanding learning experiences. You will be responsible for the delivery of specific courses along with marking and associated pastoral care.
Ko wai koe | About you
Key to your success in this role will be your ability to lead by example and share your knowledge, passion and experience with ākonga who will graduate as social service practitioners.
We are looking for an experienced social service practitioner who holds a relevant tertiary qualification and considerable practice experience in the social services field. You will have a sound understanding of current theory and models and a working knowledge of national and international contemporary issues.
To perform effectively in this role, you will have:
· Experience of working in the social services field
· Good computer literacy and the ability to use the full suite of Microsoft products (particularly Word and Teams)
· A current driver’s licence
· Commitment to and understanding of responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi
· Experience of facilitating learning and positive growth in others
· Relevant professional body membership
Teaching experience at tertiary level, with associated qualification would be an advantage
Should you wish to apply for The Kōwhai Centre Manager position also, please submit a separate application
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 Vanya Thurston 0800 762 786 or vanya.thurston@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 3 July 2025.
