Social Work Kaiako

City Campus
Permanent, Full Time

• Teach and inspire future social workers in a learner-focused environment.
• Apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori in teaching and practice.
• Share your professional expertise and shape the next generation.
• Join a passionate team committed to equity, inclusion and social justice.

Ready to inspire tomorrow's social workers? Join Ara and help transform lives through education, equity and meaningful practice.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

Passionate about social work and the power of education to transform lives? As a Kaiako, you'll inspire and support future social workers as they build the skills, knowledge and confidence to create positive change. Bringing your real-world practice experience, you'll deliver engaging learning experiences grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Māori and bicultural practice. You'll also play an important role in shaping our programme, supporting student success, and strengthening connections with the wider social work profession.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

• Full SWRB registration and a current Practising Certificate.
• A relevant Master's qualification, or a Bachelor of Social Work and current postgraduate study.
• Five or more years' experience as a practising registered social worker.
• A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• A passion for social work, education, and making a positive difference in people's lives.
• A genuine passion for social work and for developing the next generation of practitioners through education.
• A commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences that empower learners and contribute to positive outcomes for individuals, whānau and communities.

Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island's largest provider of tertiary vocational education, helping people build better futures - and that starts with our people.

Every day, our kaimahi help students gain real skills for real careers through hands-on learning and strong industry connections.

The Madras Street (City) campus brings engineering, architecture, music, trades, health and creative arts together in the heart of Christchurch, right next door to One New Zealand Stadium. 
We offer tangible benefits: income protection for permanent kaimahi over 15 hours, fee discounts on Ara courses for staff, professional development leave and funding, two on-site early childhood centres, generous leave provisions, and an annual Christmas closedown to enjoy time with whanau and friends. A gym, library and cafés complete the picture.

Guided by our values Hono | Connect, Hihiri | Inspire and Aroha | Respect, we're committed to equity, inclusion and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you're looking for work that matters, Ara could be your next chapter.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email [email protected].

Rā Katinga - Applications close – 11.55pm Sunday 18 October

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.