Kaiako / Placement Coordinator - Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work

Mō mātau | About us

As a proudly indigenous 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 health and life insurance for permanent kaimahi.
• For permanent kaimahi, 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 remotely.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team in a full-time capacity (37.5 hours per week). This position combines two essential roles: Placement Coordinator for Social Work (0.5 FTE) and Kaiako for the Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work programme (0.5 FTE).

As the Placement Coordinator/kaiarataki, you will manage fieldwork placements, ensuring tauira are matched with suitable agencies and supervised throughout their practicum. You’ll build relationships with stakeholders, support tauira from enrolment to graduation, and contribute to practicum teaching where needed. You’ll also handle administrative tasks such as agreements, progress reporting, and collaborating with Kaiwhakahaere Ako to ensure effective programme delivery. There is travel involved to visit service providers either before, during or after tauira are placed with them.

In the Kaiako role, you will deliver a noho to Year 4 then Year 3 to prepare tauira for their 12-week services placement. Following each year group, once weekly you will hold 14 weeks then 16 weeks of 4hr tutorials in the evenings.  Lesson planning for tutorials is an essential part of evaluating tauira progress and gaining feedback. You will be expected to deliver a lesson in Year 1 and Year 2 for their preparation for placement in the Degree.  You are required to engage in research (rangahau) to enhance teaching and contribute to Mātauranga Māori and the programme’s vision.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the social work sector, with both practical experience and a commitment to education, who can seamlessly fulfil the responsibilities of these two positions.

You will also bring with you:

• Degree in Social work

• Masters’ Degree (Level 9) in Social Work or related subject and demonstrate either holding or showing equivalence for NZQA standards assessed in this programme
• You must be fully registered with the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) & hold a Practising Certificate
• New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) or equivalent
• Proven experience in related role

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.

Tonoa i tēnei rā! | 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