BSP Lecturer - Fixed Term

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Te āheinga : The opportunity

Unitec's School of Social Practice is seeking an experienced and committed Lecturer to contribute to the delivery of our Social Practice (Social Work) programmes. This role involves teaching and supporting students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in social work and related academic writing fields.

You will be part of a collaborative academic team dedicated to fostering student success and advancing socially responsive education. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a programme that is grounded in principles of equity and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and develop curriculum in social work and academic writing-related fields across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Support diverse and mature students through academic supervision and responsive teaching practices.
• Ensure continuity of delivery for the Bachelor of Social Practice programme and maintain high standards of education and learners' engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to foster inclusive, community-focused learning environments.
• Champion social justice and innovation in tertiary education, contributing to Unitec's mission to address inequality through transformative learning.

This is a fixed-term full-time position until the 18th of December 2026.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role.

You'll have :

We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of! You'll be working within a close-knit team and will also work closely with other teams across Unitec, giving you plenty of opportunities to get to know the wider group and the chance to give back to tomorrow's generation.

Tono mai : How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.

Apply now including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are interested and how you meet the requirements for the role. Application will close on 24th of November 2025 at 11 : 59 pm.

Please note : We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.

Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Disclaimer : This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi whose roles have been impacted by a recent change process. As a result, preference and priority will be given to affected kaimahi in the assessment of applications.

Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Reference # 51972

Posted on 28 Oct 2025

Closes on 24 Nov : 59

Location(s) Waitakere

Expertise Academic, Academic Management, Academic Operations, Academic Quality Management, Lecturing, Other, Research, Technical Support

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