Expression of Interest 2026 - Creative Arts Therapy

Financial Edge; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in creative arts therapy is seeking expressions of interest for various positions commencing in 2026. These include program coordinators and cultural leaders responsible for delivering innovative education and integrating cultural responsiveness in therapeutic practices. Candidates with experience in creative arts therapy education and placement coordination are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading or coordinating academic programs.
• Cultural leadership experience, particularly in relation to te ao Māori.
• Proven ability to create impactful community and academic connections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Postgraduate Diploma program in Christchurch.
• Provide academic and cultural leadership in South Island.
• Facilitate work-integrated learning placements for Masters students.

Skills

Creative Arts Therapy

Cultural responsiveness

Educational leadership

Bicultural approaches

Placement coordination

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Creative Arts Therapy or related field

Job description

Overview

Expression of Interest - Creative Arts Therapy Roles 2026

Whitecliffe School of Creative Arts Therapy (SoCAT)

Our School of Creative Arts Therapy (SoCAT) aspires to deliver transformative therapeutic education, where traditional healing practices are honoured and contemporary creative arts therapy methodologies are learned. Our programmes are designed to prepare the next generation of culturally responsive creative arts therapists who will shape the future of healing and wellbeing in Aotearoa.

We foster an environment where creative arts therapy and te ao Māori intersect with contemporary therapeutic practices, creating culturally safe and affirming learning spaces. Our students engage with work-integrated learning opportunities that bridge academic theory with authentic community practice, ensuring graduates are culturally responsive and equipped to serve diverse communities across Aotearoa.

Upcoming Opportunities for 2026

We are seeking expressions of interest for the following roles commencing in 2026:

Positions

PGDip Lecturer/Coordinator - Christchurch & Wellington (0.6 FTE each)

• Lead and coordinate our Postgraduate Diploma programme
• Based in Christchurch with responsibility for programme delivery and academic leadership

Pou Atawhai - South Island (0.5 FTE)

• Provide dual academic and cultural leadership for our School of Creative Arts Therapy
• Support meaningful integration of te ao Māori throughout teaching, learning, research and community practice
• Strong preference for tangata whenua given the cultural leadership responsibilities

Placement Coordinators x3 (0.6 FTE each)

• Support expanding streams of Masters students through work-integrated learning placements
• Bridge academic theory with authentic community practice
• Facilitate connections between students and diverse therapeutic communities

If any of these roles align with your expertise and career aspirations, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're an experienced creative arts therapy educator, a cultural leader passionate about bicultural therapeutic approaches, or a professional with placement coordination experience, we encourage you to reach out.

Please contact us to express your interest in any of these roles, request more detailed information about specific positions.