Faculty Leader – Social Work

Up Education; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Birthday leave

Leave for special events

Professional growth & development

Collaborative culture

Fun workplace

Stand out opportunity

Descripción de la vacante

Healthcare Academy of New Zealand (HANZ) seeks an experienced Faculty Leader – Social Work to drive the development of a new Social Work programme portfolio. You will provide academic leadership across curriculum design, stakeholder engagement and quality assurance to meet accreditation and industry needs.

The role involves end-to-end programme development, collaboration with faculty and industry partners, and strong emphasis on culturally responsive teaching and workforce outcomes.

Formación

• You’re an experienced Social Work academic with strong programme development and leadership experience.
• You must hold a PhD or doctoral qualification in Social Work and be registered with SWRB.
• Extensive tertiary teaching, curriculum design and accreditation knowledge is required.
• Engagement with iwi/Māori and Pasifika communities and professional bodies is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Lead programme and curriculum development across the Social Work portfolio.
• Develop structures, descriptors, learning outcomes and assessment frameworks.
• Create teaching resources aligned with programme documentation and outcomes.
• Lead work-integrated learning, placements and professional practice models.
• Embed Mātauranga Māori and Pasifika perspectives throughout the curriculum.
• Ensure alignment with SWRB standards, NZQA and quality standards.
• Support internal approvals, external accreditation and regulatory processes.
• Plan delivery milestones, resources and timelines.
• Build relationships with practitioners, iwi, Māori and Pasifika stakeholders.
• Lead sector consultation to keep programmes current with practice needs.

Conocimientos

Programme development

Curriculum leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Academic leadership

Communication skills

Educación

PhD or Doctoral in Social Work

SWRB registration

Herramientas

Moodle

LMS platforms

Descripción del empleo

Healthcare Academy of New Zealand (HANZ) is part of Yoobee Colleges, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading providers of career-focused tertiary education.

HANZ is focused on developing practical, industry-relevant education across the health and social services sectors, with programmes designed to support ākonga into meaningful careers and respond to the evolving needs of communities and employers.

As part of Yoobee Colleges and the wider UP Education group, HANZ benefits from the scale, capability and connections of a broader education network while maintaining a strong focus on quality, relevance and learner outcomes.

As we continue to grow our Social Services portfolio, this role will play an important part in shaping high-quality programmes that meet professional, regulatory and workforce needs across Aotearoa New Zealand.

For more information visithttps://www.healthcareacademy.ac.nz/ orhttps://www.yoobee.ac.nz/yoobee-colleges-limited

Job Description

Faculty Leader – Social Work
Location: Auckland (preferred), or Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch
Full-time | Permanent | HANZ Auckland

We are seeking an experienced academic to lead the development of our new Social Work programme portfolio as the Faculty Leader – Social Work.

Working closely with the Head of Faculty – Health & Nursing and Head of Programme Development, you will provide academic leadership across programme design, curriculum development, stakeholder engagement and quality assurance, helping establish a high-quality Social Work portfolio that meets professional accreditation, regulatory and industry requirements.

This is a hands-on academic leadership role with the opportunity to shape programmes that respond to workforce and community needs, uphold professional standards and support equitable outcomes for ākonga.

The primary focus of the role is to initiate and lead the end-to-end development and implementation of the Social Work programme portfolio, working collaboratively across faculty, programme development, quality, learning design and industry stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead programme and curriculum development across the Social Work portfolio.
• Develop programme structures, course descriptors, learning outcomes, assessment frameworks and teaching resources.
• Create high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment resources aligned with approved programme documentation, learning outcomes, and graduate profile requirements.
• Lead work-integrated learning, placement, supervision and professional practice models.
• Embed Mātauranga Māori, Te Ao Māori, Pasifika perspectives and culturally responsive approaches throughout the curriculum.
• Ensure programme development aligns with SWRB Education Standards, NZQA requirements and relevant academic quality standards.
• Support internal approval, external accreditation and regulatory processes.
• Establish programme implementation plans, milestones, resource requirements and delivery timelines.
• Build strong relationships with Social Work practitioners, professional bodies, iwi, Māori and Pasifika stakeholders, employers, community organisations and placement providers.
• Lead sector consultation to ensure programmes remain responsive to contemporary Social Work practice and workforce needs.

Qualifications

Ko wai koe | About you

You’re an experienced Social Work academic and professional with strong programme development, curriculum leadership and stakeholder engagement experience.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant PhD or doctoral qualification in Social Work or a closely related discipline.
• Current registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB).
• Significant professional and academic experience in Social Work, including tertiary teaching, academic leadership, curriculum development and programme design.
• Strong knowledge of tertiary quality assurance, regulatory and professional accreditation requirements.
• Experience engaging with Social Work practitioners, professional bodies, iwi, Māori and Pasifika communities, employers and community organisations.
• Strong Māori and Pasifika capability, including an understanding of Te Ao Māori, Pasifika worldviews and culturally responsive teaching approaches.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to Social Work education and practice.
• Experience developing tertiary-level teaching, learning and assessment resources.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship management skills.

Experience with SWRB programme accreditation or approval processes, research and scholarly activity, established sector networks, or Moodle/LMS platforms would be advantageous.

Additional Information

He aha ai mātou? | Why work with us

This is an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on the development of a new Social Work programme portfolio and contribute to programmes designed around contemporary practice, professional standards and the needs of ākonga and communities.

HANZ/Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.

• Play a key role in establishing a new Social Work programme
• Birthday leave / one day extra leave for special events
• Rewarding opportunity to support students in their journey pursuing Social Work
• Strong commitment to your professional growth & development
• A fun environment and an opportunity to stand out is all on offer with this role
• Great work culture that is highly collaborative and supportive

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuringwe’reattracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.