POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION:
SCHOOL: REPORTS TO:

Tutor – Bachelor of Social Work
Health and Social Services 
Programme Manager, Social Practice

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal	External	
Head of School	Programme Advisory Committee	
Social Work Leader	Own professional groups/bodies	
Students	External moderators	
Other staff	Other tertiary providers	
Networks, stakeholders and communities	

STATEMENT

The core purpose of Whitireia is to build futures with our students and communities and all employees’ roles are expected to incorporate and reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Vision and Values/Principles of Whitireia:

Vision - Whitireia will lead and illuminate its communities through tertiary education

Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Take all practical steps to create and maintain a culturally sensitive environment for staff, students and other persons. Where appropriate attend training about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and/or biculturalism
Whitireia Values - Demonstrate professional practices that reflect the Whitireia values and principles

POSITION PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to provide quality teaching and learning in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programme to enable students to gain an understanding of, and to succeed in, their chosen subjects in accordance with the values of Whitireia Community Polytechnic.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Learning/Teaching
Create an effective learning environment by using techniques and resources that facilitate student learning and help achieve the stated learning objectives.
Develop, prepare and deliver course materials including lesson plans in a timely manner for courses/subjects taught.
Develop and use appropriate strategies, resources and methods, utilising the various tools and technologies available for enhancing teaching and learning.
Use appropriate delivery methods, content and resources to cater to student diversity and individual learning needs.
On a regular basis, monitor and record student achievement in accordance with Whitireia policy and procedures.
Develop and extend teaching skills on an ongoing basis through professional development.

Assessment
Provide accurate and appropriate assessment of student achievement that fulfils the stated learning objectives and outcome requirements of the programme.
Develop and establish quality assessment criteria in consultation with the Academic/Programme Leader and in accordance with assessment and moderation policies and practices. Where these are delegated, ensure these are completed within required time-frame and in accordance with assessment and moderation policies and practices.
Co-ordinate, process and accurately maintain all student results in accordance with Whitireia policies and practices.
Evaluate and review assessment programmes in consultation with the Academic Leader/Programme Leader on a regular basis.

Student Management
Contribute to the vocational and educational welfare of students by advising and informing students of available support.
Ensure administration requirements for students/courses are in place and an agreed process is followed.
Provide advice to the Academic Leader/Programme Leader (or their delegate) regarding students identified with special needs and their requirements.
Provide guidance and direction to students as and when required.

Subject Development
Respond to or assist with community and industry educational requirements by developing and organising appropriate course/subject material.
Participate in assessment of industry, community and student needs, and appropriate course/subject development.
Develop programme content in a professional manner and in terms of the relevant style guide. Prepare and effectively organise teaching resources.

Evaluate course/subject material in consultation with Academic Leader/Programme Leader or their delegate.
Develop a course for your subject on Moodle and update it on a regular basis.
Documentation
Provide the courses outlines/handbooks to the Academic Leader/Programme Leader and to students within agreed timeframes.
Establish and maintain accurate student records and provide timely information as required by the Polytechnic or authorised external bodies.
Maintain relevant and appropriate programme documentation for administrative purposes and according to the Public Records Act 2005 requirements.

Co-operation
Participate in the co-ordination of relevant groups through effective communication, co- operation and organisation.
Identify opportunities to improve programmes, systems and processes within the organisation and contribute to the promotion of knowledge sharing.
Work flexibly, cooperatively and productively, providing backup to others where required, assists in mentoring team members as required.
Participate in activities such as enrolment, records keeping, team building activities, and, liaison with relevant industry, schools and community groups.

Health and Safety
Take all practical steps to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for yourself, fellow employees, students and other persons.

PERSON SPECIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Essential
•	Masters or higher qualification
•	Registered Social Worker
•	Knowledge of Health and Financial literacy
•	Tertiary teaching experience and subject knowledge
•	Interest in research
•	Excellent interpersonal skills both written and oral
•	Practical up-to-date knowledge and skills in Microsoft computing packages
•	A full driver license

Desirable
•	Active involvement in research
•	Knowledge of the various fields of social work

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COMPETENCIES
Competencies are grouped into three main areas:

Personal Capability (self)	- how an individual conducts themselves at work Effective Relationships	- relating to an individual’s interpersonal behaviours Effective Practices	- how an individual undertakes and completes their work.
The following generic competencies apply to all employees:
Personal Capability

Upholds organisational values	•	Implements Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Whitireia values, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct in everyday practice
•	Demonstrates openness to, communicates with, and relates appropriately to diverse cultural needs and viewpoints
•	Uses culturally appropriate processes and protocols in the work context	
Participates actively in self-evaluation, review and professional development	•	Critically reflects on work and uses feedback to identify strengths and areas for development
•	Pursues opportunities to engage in professional development to enhance expertise and practice
•	Maintains and develops capability to work with diverse communities and external industry and professional networks	
Effective Relationships
Demonstrates Student/Customer/ Stakeholder Focus	•	Identifies and responds appropriately to the diverse needs of students and other internal and external customers /stakeholders
•	Maintains appropriate behaviour and boundaries as described in Whitireia policies, including Health & Safety , Code of Conduct	
Establishes effective relationships	•	Listens actively to and considers the ideas and opinions of others
•	Communicates ideas and information in language style and medium appropriate to the intended audience
•	Develops and maintains effective working relationships both within and outside the organisation to achieve agreed outcomes	
Works collaboratively in team	•	Participates in planning achieving and evaluating team goals and purpose
•	Shares information, knowledge and skills that enhance team/organisational function
•	Identifies organisational opportunities and promotes these effectively to others
•	Encourages organisational learning approach
•	Takes leadership role in areas of expertise to achieve organisational goals	
Effective practices
Uses a solutions focus in practice	•	Balances the outcome requirements with relevant people needs
•	Uses professional judgement and evidence to anticipate potential issues and produce workable solutions a range of problems
•	Works with differences to reach a shared agreement
•	Manages conflict and gains clear agreement and commitment from others
•	Contributes solutions to systems where appropriate	
Uses organisations systems	•	Operates effectively within the policy framework and legislative obligations
•	Uses organisation’s and team’s systems, policies and processes Uses Whitireia resources effectively efficiently and sustainably	

The following generic computer literacy competencies apply to all employees
Effective Practices
Whitireia specific skills	Health and Safety
•	Demonstrates an understanding of ergonomic principles for computer workstations
Whitireia Intranet
•	Demonstrates familiarity with the Intranet and the types of information that can be accessed
Whitireia Network
•	Demonstrates familiarity with the Network including logging in and permissions	
Software competencies	File Management
•	Understands the organisational structure and, using the Whitireia document creation guidelines and file naming convention, correctly stores documents (using taxonomy) in appropriate location
Email
•	Uses the email system to a proficient standard
Outlook calendar and scheduling
•	Uses the calendar effectively
Internet
•	Utilises the internet efficiently as position requires	
Microsoft Office suite competencies	Word
•	Produces documents using a range of setup, text and paragraph options. Understands the different print and save options.
Excel
•	Produces spreadsheets using a range of setup, data formatting, simple formulae and charts and understands the different print and save options
Powerpoint
•	Creates presentations and understands the different print and save options	
Multi function devices (MFDs)	Printing and Photocopying
•	Uses MFDs to photocopy, print, scan and fax documents and can replace the ink cartridge and clear jams