Kaiako - Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work Level

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

The Kaiako delivers the Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work programme, which involves developing lesson plans, facilitating lessons to tauira (students), responding to tauira learning needs, and evaluating their progress. The successful candidate is required to engage in Rangahau (research) and to maintain currency of subject knowledge. Some flexibility may be required to work some weekends and evenings

Mōu | About you

The Kaiako must be able to understand Social Work from a Māori and non-Māori perspective. You will need to have the ability to develop and dispense Māori bodies of knowledge contextualized to social work practice, knowledge of bicultural frameworks, and the ability to plan and deliver them.

Applicants must:

• Hold a Master’s degree (L9) in social work/related subject or enrolled and part way through completing
• Hold a New Zealand Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching Level 5 (NZCATT L5) or equivalent, or be willing to complete during the first year of employment
• Have a Full and current NZ Driver Licence
• Have a Clean Police Record
• Have Full and current registration with the NZ Social Work Registration Board prior to employment
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of te reo and tikanga Māori within a bicultural framework
• Have adult teaching experience

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) is desirable.

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 jobs@twoa.ac.nz