Lecturer - Social Services

Qjumpers; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

We seek an experienced social service practitioner to join the Bachelor of Social Services team in Dunedin. You will design and deliver high-quality teaching using blended learning approaches, supporting learners from diverse backgrounds and fostering critical thinking and professional capability.

You will also assess ākonga work, coordinate placements, provide academic guidance, and contribute to curriculum development to continually improve the programme.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in social services (or closely related field).
• Experience in the social services field and links to industry is required.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and education.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver course content within the Bachelor of Social Services programme.
• Facilitate engaging and inclusive learning environments.
• Assess and mark ākonga work.
• Engage with key stakeholders and organise ākonga placements.
• Provide academic guidance and pastoral care to ākonga.
• Contribute to curriculum development and programme improvement.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Digital literacy

Teaching experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in social services

Tools

MS Word

Teams

Job description

We seek an experienced, passionate and motivated social service practitioner to join the Bachelor of Social Services team and create outstanding learning experiences for our ākonga / learners.

As a Lecturer within the Bachelor of Social Services, you will design and deliver engaging, high-quality teaching using a range of blended learning approaches. You will support ākonga from diverse backgrounds fostering critical thinking, reflective practice and professional capability.

Your role will include:

• Designing and delivering course content within the Bachelor of Social Services programme
• Facilitating engaging and inclusive learning environments
• Assessing and marking ākonga work
• Engaging with key stakeholders and organising ākonga placements
• Providing academic guidance and pastoral care to ākonga
• Contributing to curriculum development and ongoing programme improvement.

Ko wai koe | About you

You are an enthusiastic and experienced social service practitioner who is committed to upholding Te Tiriti in your mahi / work and passionate about developing the next generation of professionals. You bring both credibility from your practice experience and the ability to translate this into meaningful learning.

You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in social services (or a closely related field), along with substantial industry experience and links. You will have a strong understanding of current theories, frameworks, and contemporary issues impacting the social services sector.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in practice and education
• Proven experience working in the social services field
• The ability to engage and support diverse ākonga
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Good digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Teams)
• Registration with a professional body such as the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC), Social Work Registration Board (SWRB), Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ) or equivalent
• Previous tertiary teaching experience and/or a teaching qualification

NZAC-registered Counsellors, we’d especially love to hear from you. We’re looking for someone who can ideally join us full-time, or close to full-time, and bring strong professional counselling expertise to our team. If you’re passionate about supporting learners to thrive, this could be a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuing to develop their understanding of our obligations and strengthening our connection as individuals and as an organisation.

Through recognition, empowerment, and inclusion, you will contribute to addressing inequities and improving outcomes for Māori, Pasifika, disabled people and their whānau.

For specific information, contact Katrina Le Cong, Head of School 0800 762 786 or

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