Part-time (15 hours), fixed term until 12 December 2025Be a part of a dynamic organisation in New Zealand's tertiary education system – placing akonga (learners) at the very centre.Ko wai matou | About us as an organisationAt Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pukenga, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow's needs.We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified.
We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Maori and increasing access for all.Mo te turaka mahi | About the roleOur Bachelor of Midwifery programme enables akonga (learners) to remain at home with their whanau and undertake the majority of their study in their own geographical area through a blended delivery model of education.
Akonga are grouped into 'satellites' throughout the lower North Island/Te Ika-a-Maui and lower South Island/Te Waipounamu where we employ local midwives as Kaiako with responsibility for student support, teaching, assessment, liaison with local midwives and maternity services, and as members of the wider midwifery teaching team.This position is for a part-time 0.4 FTE Kaiako role based in our Whanganui satellite, to teach on our Bachelor of Midwifery programme.As a Kaiako/Lecturer you will be responsible for coordination of akonga learning and practice in the region.
You would meet with a small hui akonga (tutorial group) of Year 1 and Year 2 akonga for three-four hours most weeks.
During hui akonga, learners debrief their practice experiences, practice skills, and receive support and pastoral care.
Learner assessment is part of this role.There is also an expectation of some teaching during Wananga ('Intensive' block courses) which are delivered in Porirua, Wellington (and Dunedin) and attendance at some staff meetings.
While hui akonga, wananga, orientation and meetings are timetabled, other work can be managed flexibly.Ko wai koe | About youYou will hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand and have extensive midwifery practice experience.
A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage, as would teaching experience, computer literacy, and familiarity/experience with E-learning.
There is an expectation that you are actively involved in the wider midwifery profession in Aotearoa New Zealand.Support will be given to you however you will be confident in assessing student needs, developing individual learning plans, lesson planning and moderation.The successful applicant will uphold our organisation's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisationThrough recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Maori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other.
You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.For specific information please contact Dr Christine.Griffiths 0800 762 786 or ****** a position description or to apply please click on the link.Applications close 5pm, Sunday 19 January 2025.
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