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 aheinga : 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

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

You'll have :

Current registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) and a valid practising certificate.

A Master's qualification in Social Work or Social Practice, or current enrolment in a relevant Master's programme.

At least five years of professional experience in the field of Social Services or Social Practice.

Demonstrated teaching experience in tertiary education, with the ability to engage and support a diverse student population.

Understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, with experience as a Te Tiriti-based practitioner, is preferred.

Knowledge and practice of Ako and Ngati Tukana / Ngati Teina frameworks, contributing to culturally responsive teaching and learning.

A collaborative and research-active mindset, with a commitment to contributing to a supportive academic team and ongoing professional development.

An understanding or desire to learn te reo Maori, tikanga Maori, and the values and practices of kaupapa Maori.

Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces / environments.

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

• 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 Pukenga – 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 #

Posted on 28 Oct

Closes on 24 Nov

Location(s) Waitakere

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

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