Osteopathy Tutor - Casual

Casual

Join Ara's passionate osteopathy team and help shape the next generation of practitioners! We're looking for a registered osteopath to provide casual clinical supervision in our student clinic. If you love mentoring and want to make a real impact—this is your chance.

What's in it for you?

Flexible, casual hours
Supportive and collaborative team
Opportunity to influence future osteopathic practice
Work with motivated students in a hands-on clinic setting
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role

We are looking for a registered osteopath and experienced Clinical Practitioner to join our team on a casual basis. You are qualified and passionate about Osteopathy, with a strong background in musculoskeletal health disciplines, and manual therapy techniques. This role is to provide cover for our Osteopathic Clinic, being able to step in and provide clinical education and supervision to our osteopathy students when their regular clinical educator is unavailable.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience

Registered Osteopath with a current New Zealand practicing certificate
A post graduate qualification preferably a master's degree in Osteopathy, education
A minimum of two years full-time clinical experience as a registered osteopath.
Clinical and educational qualifications that support supervision and teaching of general osteopathy
A broad range of clinical skills
Vision, innovation and a commitment to osteopathy education and practice
Time management skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently administer, organise and co-ordinate activities and meet deadlines.
Passionate about osteopathy and the opportunities to improve practice through supervision within the clinic, education, and research.
Mō Mātou - About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz.

Rā Katinga - Applications close - 5pm 28 February 2026


Job Details
Reference #
20390

Posted on
16 Feb 2026

Closes on
28 Feb 2026 17:00

Location(s)
Central Christchurch

Expertise
Academic

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Casual