Kaiako - Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga - Bachelor of Bi-cultural Social Work L7

Mō mātou |
About us

As a proudly
kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, 'tauira success' is our mission and 'whānau
transformation through education' is our vision, guiding our commitment to
delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and
values.

Our kaimahi
(employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to
support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free Southern Cross health insurance and life
  insurance.
• Four extra leave days each year to celebrate
  Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in
  cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours
  for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be
  performed away from the office.
• Free car parking at
  our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are seeking a
Kaiako to deliver our world class Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga - Bachelor
of Bi-cultural Social Work Level 7 programme, which
involves but is not limited to: developing lesson plans, presenting material to
tauira (students), responding to tauira learning needs, and evaluating tauira
progress.

You
will be responsible for recruiting and inducting tauira, implementing effective
teaching and assessment strategies, monitoring academic progress, and
maintaining accurate records in accordance with TWoA and NZQA requirements.
Creating a collaborative, inclusive and culturally grounded learning
environment will be essential to the success of this role.

The successful candidate is required to engage in
Rangahau and to maintain currency of subject knowledge.

This is a Permanent Full-time (37.5
hours perweek) position, based out of the Māngere
campus in Auckland. Some flexibility will be required to work some weekends and
evenings.

Mōu | About you

You will be a confident Kaiako that brings energy
and creativity that shines through in your delivery. You will
be an experienced Social Work practitioner who is able to understand Social
Work from a Māori and non-Māori perspective and, have the knowledge and ability
to plan and deliver bi-culturalism in practice (contextualized to social work).

Ideally,
applicants will have:

• Master's degree
  (L9) in social work/related subject OR
• Bachelor of
  Social Work AND currently undertaking a Masters' qualification
• NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent, or be
  willing to complete during the first year of employment
• Full
  and current registration with the NZ Social Work Registration Board; AND
• A
  current Practising Certificate, prior to employment
• Minimum
  5 years' experience as a registered practising social worker since qualifying
  for registration
• Full and current NZ Driver Licence (Class 1)
• Clean Police
  Record
• Be
  able to demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of te reo and tikanga Māori
  within a bi-cultural framework;
• Experience
  teaching adults

Please note: This position is classed as a Core
Worker under the Vulnerable Children's Act and will need to pass a safety
check, inclusive of Police Vetting, under the Vulnerable Children's Act
2014.

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness
to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga
Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai | Apply today

If
we've outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a
workplace that appeals, apply today as applications will close as soon as we
have a suitable shortlist.

A
position description is available on our career's website.  For any other
queries, please email 

Please note that we are closed during the Christmas/New Year period and we will be able to respond to your application after 15 January 2026.