Lecturer Social Work

Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, Auckland
Full time
4 weeks ago
Are you passionate about shaping the future of social work practice and developing the next generation of qualified social workers?

Do you enjoy the challenge of working in a demanding yet rewarding environment?

If your answer is yes to these questions, we've got the perfect role for you at Manukau Institute of Technology. We seek a highly motivated, creative and practice experienced individual to deliver dynamic and effective learning on our applied Social Work programmes. The role will cover teaching on the Bachelor of Applied Social Work degree, and/or the Graduate Certificate in Cross-Cultural Supervision as well as working with the Placement/Fieldwork Co-ordinator to manage student industry placements.

You will need to have strong organisational and time management skills, be a self-starter with a good sense of humour, patience and flexibility. The ability to work as part of a team whilst being adept at using your own initiative and maintaining strong relationships with service providers are key requirements. You will also have experience and be committed to working in a bi-cultural and multicultural environment which includes tertiary teaching experience or facilitation with adults in face to face, blended and online environments.

The successful applicant must be a fully registered social worker with a current annual practising certificate (APC) with SWRB who holds a Master's level qualification (or at minimum a Post Graduate Diploma); or a Social Work Bachelor degree and has demonstrable, relevant and suitable professional experience. The ideal applicant will have a tertiary teaching qualification and/or significant facilitation experience or be willing to work towards this. Experience in or a willingness to participate in programme development is a must. The successful applicant will need to be flexible regarding days and hours due to the potential of meetings to deliver course content, online and in class during some evenings and weekends.

Ahurea - Anga Fakafonua - Culture

At MIT you will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do. If you are excited by the role and feel you would fit well into our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

"Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi." We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

MIT is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our akōnga (students) and the rich cultures represented within the local community we serve. We know how important it is for our akōnga and kaimahi (staff) to have their culture and values reflected in our way of working and in the people we recruit. To support this, MIT seeks to grow the number of Māori and Pasifika kaimahi across our Institute and gives recognition to applicants who demonstrate Māori and/or Pasifika cultural knowledge and skills.

Me pēwhea te tono - Tuku atu fēfē atu haau a tohi ole - How to Apply:

For a copy of the Job Description or to apply visit http://careers.manukau.ac.nz

If you would like any further information please contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture, (09) 976 0221

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date Saturday, 28 June 2025. Depending on the quality of applications for this role, the closing date for applications may be brought forward. So don't delay, apply now!
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