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: Papaiōea, Palmerston North
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hour per week

Tenure: Permanent

Salary: Low $63,395 – Mid $79,245

As Placement Coordinator for Bachelor of Social Work, you will:

• Manage fieldwork placements, ensuring tauira are matched with suitable agencies and supervised throughout their practicum
• Build relationships with stakeholders, support tauira from enrolment to graduation, and contribute to practicum teaching where needed
• Handle administrative tasks such as agreements, progress reporting, and collaborating with Kaiako to ensure effective programme delivery.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• 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 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) 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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