Professional Teaching Fellow Field Education
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced social work practitioner to join the School of Education and Social Practice as a Professional Teaching Fellow (Field Education).
In this role you will support the delivery of high-quality field education by coordinating practicum placements developing and maintaining strong agency partnerships and mentoring both students and field educators. You will help students integrate theory with practice and ensure that placements meet Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) requirements and reflect the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
We are looking for someone with significant social work practice experience established professional relationships across iwi statutory and community agencies and the ability to facilitate placement opportunities for students.
This is a part time (0.60.8 FTE 2432 hours per week) permanent position.
There is flexibility around the final FTE and how hours are scheduled.
The remuneration range for this role is between $103717 - $128065 (pro rata for part time hours) depending on qualifications and experience.
For more information about this role please refer to the Position Description.
He kōrero mōu About you
You will be a skilled practitioner with a deep understanding of social work education and the importance of practice-based learning. Your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to work collaboratively with students colleagues and agency partners while your sound judgement and professionalism will support positive outcomes in placement coordination and problem-solving.
You will also bring:
- A recognised Masters qualification in Social Work (or equivalent) and registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Social Workers Registration Board.
- Significant and recent social work practice experience in relevant settings (e.g. child protection health community or iwi services).
- Existing networks and trusted relationships with iwi Te Whatu Ora Oranga Tamariki and community organisations.
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi tīkanga Māori and equity-focused practice.
- Strong communication organisational and mentoring skills.
- Experience in facilitating workshops or events
- Experience supporting or supervising students in practice-based settings is desirable.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Excellent research teaching and campus facilities
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Sunday 30 November 2025.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place during the week commencing 08 December 2025.
Please include your cover letter and CV including your preferred FTE within the range of 0.6-0.8.
Please reach out to Professor Jay Marlowe () for a confidential conversation. Please note that while we are happy to answer your questions we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information :
Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
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