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Ara Institute of Canterbury

Health and Wellbeing Lecturer

Christchurch

FULL TIME

November 21, 2024

City Campus
Permanent, full time

Make a difference in health education in New Zealand
Work collaboratively in a well-established team with a strong reputation
Support students in a real-world work environment

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to health and wellbeing education in Aotearoa New Zealand. The role is underpinned by principles of social justice, bicultural practice and empowering others to promote personal and social change. The focus of this role will be organizing placements, interviews and liaising with workplaces, including site visits. The you will liaise with students, supporting and guiding them throughout their placement. There will also be marking of tests, assignments and exams. Prior teaching experience is desirable, although not essential. A learner focused approach to supporting students to achieve desired aspirations and outcomes is essential. You will ideally have a degree in a related discipline, along with experience as a health or wellbeing practitioner.
This role will suit a person who has experience working in the wider Health & Wellbeing sector, who is committed to changing lives through opportunities brought about by education. Prior teaching experience is desirable, although not essential. A learner focused approach to supporting students to achieve desired aspirations and outcomes is essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a practical commitment to Tiriti o Waitangi and building knowledge of te ao Māori. They will be confident in applying kaupapa Māori principles and matauranga Māori to learning and development in the programme.
Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience

Vision, innovation and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning
Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes
Current drivers license
Effective communication with a diverse range of others, at all levels within and outside the organisation
The ability to develop and implement flexible teaching and learning methods, including the suite of learning technologies
Flexibility to work in a range of courses throughout the Department
Time management skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently administer, organise and co-ordinate activities and meet deadlines
Engagement with assessment and feedback processes
Teaching experience preferable
Digital literacy including - competence using a computer (including Microsoft office products)

Mō Mātou - About us
Ara Institute of Canterbury, a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.
As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Tono Ināianei - Apply now
We accept applications via our online application system.
Rā Katinga - Applications close - 11.55pm 4 December 2024

Job Details

Reference #

16573

Posted on

22 Nov 2024

Closes on

04 Dec 2024 23:55

Location(s)

Central Christchurch

Expertise

Academic

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Fixed term full-time

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