Social Work Tutor / Fieldwork Coordinator

Are you a Registered Social Worker with a Masters or PhD degree in any field and looking for a new challenge?

The opportunity / Te Whiwhinga mahi

We are looking to appoint a Social Work Tutor to coordinate and assess the fieldwork component of the Bachelor of Social Work, delivered on the Nelson campus. This role needs a social worker who is passionate about the profession, its development and who would thrive on building and sustaining relationships with students, community and social service providers across Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Maui (the top of the South Island). The position also provides opportunities for research and teaching.

The key responsibilities for the role are:

• To coordinate and assess fieldwork.
• Planning, organising, delivering and assessing course content. This includes theory and practical, work and study skills.
• Assessing and supporting learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
• Managing learner progress toward completion of qualifications.
• Helping learners to plan for and move into the next step on their training or career pathway.
• Keeping accurate learner records and completing paperwork to a high standard.

About you / He kōrero mōu

The ideal applicant will be a registered social worker and have:

• a Master's degree or PhD in any field;
• extensive practice experience in a range of social service settings;
• the ability to work independently and creatively to organise, coordinate and manage all aspects of fieldwork practice on the Bachelor of Social Work;
• established relationships with local social work community
• preferably have experience in adult teaching.

 What we offer / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou 

• Opportunities for research.
• Fantastic flexible team.
• Wonderful sunny region that offers many outdoor recreational opportunities.
• Great central location with onsite parking available.
• Modern on-site facilities including café/restaurant/sports facilities/library.
• Excellent employee benefits.

About NMIT / He kōrero mō Te Whare Wānanga o Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Ltd (NMIT) is Government owned, NZQA Category One tertiary education institute. It operates three campuses, servicing over 6500 tertiary students from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and from all over the world. Our promise is 'work-ready, world-ready graduates'.

How to apply/ Me pēhea te tuku tono

We accept applications via our online application systems. For a job description, please follow the application link.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

COVID-19 Vaccination: Applicants will be required to provide proof a valid vaccine pass.

For more information please e-mail our Programme Coordinator, Dr Sarah Fraser [email protected]

Application close date is midnight on Monday 31st January 2022.