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Ara Institute of Canterbury
Social Work Senior Academic Staff Member
Christchurch
FULL TIME
October 9, 2024
- Share your skills and experience with the next generation of social workers
- Make a real difference in education in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Work collaboratively in a well-established team with a strong reputation
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to social work education. The role is underpinned by principles of social justice, bicultural practice, and empowering others to promote personal and social change. An important focus of this role will be providing teaching and support to the other Academic Staff within the Bachelor of Social Work and other Social Work-related programmes.
You will work with a team of experienced social work educators who are committed to changing lives through opportunities brought about by education. This role would suit a registered social worker who is passionate about practice and has an excellent reputation as a professional. This role may also appeal to an experienced educator or someone new to social work education who is seeking a change in the direction of their career.
Prior teaching experience is essential, as is a learner-focused approach to supporting students to achieve desired aspirations and outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and applying knowledge of te ao Māori to social work practice, and be confident in applying kaupapa Māori principles and mātauranga Māori to learning and development in the programme.
Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience
- Minimum qualification - a Masters level qualification; or a Social Work Bachelor degree and has demonstrable, relevant and suitable professional experience, in consideration of Section 100 and 101 of the Social Workers Registration Act
- A completed qualification in adult teaching e.g., NZCATT (essential for a senior academic staff member)
- Current industry/discipline knowledge
- Registered Social Work status with an Annual Practicing Certificate
- A minimum five years' experience working in the Social Work sector
- Established networks with Māori social services providers
- Commitment to research is required
- Vision, innovation, and a commitment to facilitating own and others' learning
- Capable of supporting students to achieve their learning outcomes.
- Works collaboratively and co-operatively, contributes to teams.
- Recognises diversity positively (cultural, socioeconomic, age, ability)
- Sound professional judgment and integrity
- Passionate about social work and support worker education and the opportunities to improve practice through education
- Passionate about making a difference in people's lives through a transformational educational experience
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. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz.
Rā Katinga - Applications close - Friday 18 October 2024, 11.55pm
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