Placement Coordinator - Social Work

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 enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support the wellbeing of them and their whānau

• Free health and life insurance for permanent employees
• Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the holiday season
• An awesome wellness programme that offers free events and services to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Free on-site carparking

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job 

Location: Māngere Campus
Hours: Full-time, 37.5hrs per week
Days: Monday - Friday

Tenure: Permanent

Salary: Low $63,395 – Mid $79,295

As a Placement Coordinator for Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga (Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work), you will:

• Source and coordinate quality fieldwork placements for social work tauira, ensuring placements align with learning outcomes and professional requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with social work agencies, community organisations, iwi, hapū and other key stakeholders to create positive placement opportunities.
• Support tauira throughout their practicum journey, from placement preparation through to successful completion, providing guidance and advocacy when needed.
• Coordinate professional supervision and training for placement supervisors, helping to ensure safe, effective and culturally responsive learning environments.
• Contribute to teaching and learner support activities, helping tauira understand practicum requirements, professional expectations and pathways to success.
• Manage placement administration and reporting, including agreements, progress monitoring, record keeping and stakeholder communication

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone has the following:

• A Master's degree in a relevant field and current registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB).
• Experience in a similar role, with well-established networks across the social services sector and wider community.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with agencies, tauira, whānau and community stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple placements and priorities simultaneously.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, Māori values, Ngā Takepū and kaupapa Māori approaches to education and social services.
• Teaching, coaching or facilitation experience would be an advantage, along with a Level 5 teaching qualification.

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 asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

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