Programme Manager + FEC Social Practice

Position Title – Programme Manager & Field Education Coordinator – Social Practice Location – Bay of Plenty Team – Social Practice Position Type – Permanent, Full‑time (1.0 FTE) Lead and coordinate the Social Practice portfolio, including delivery and field education for Te Ata Māhina, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). This role supports programme quality, placements, and partnerships across the social sector. Join a growing, purpose‑led team at a pivotal stage. Social Practice supports pathways into social work, youth work, mental health, addiction and Whānau Ora. You’ll work alongside passionate kaiako and partners to deliver meaningful outcomes for ākonga. Lead academic delivery and programme planning Manage budget, EFTS, and performance outcomes Provide leadership and team wellbeing support Coordinate BSW placements and provider links Ensure NZQA and SWRB compliance standards Support consortium and accreditation activity Strengthen community and sector partnerships Drive continuous improvement and equity focus You bring: Degree in social work or related discipline Programme leadership or teaching experience Knowledge of NZQA quality processes Field education or placement experience Strong stakeholder and iwi engagement skills Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive. Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are: Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre‑employment checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr