He ara pukenga, he ara tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā waka
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Expression of interest – panel member for prescription and monitoring framework
The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals to join a pool of panel members that will support the implementation of our new Education Standards and Prescription and Monitoring Framework, effective from January 2026.
These panels will play a vital role in assessing tertiary education organisations against the new standards to ensure the quality of social work education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Essential expertise required
We are looking for individuals with experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Social work education and practice*
- Te ao Māori
- Assessment and evaluation against set standards
- Regulatory frameworks
Additional expertise (desirable)
- Non-social work tertiary education
- Employers of social workers and/or field work placement providers
- Recent social work graduates (within 5 years of graduation from a NZ prescribed programme)
*To be considered for social work expertise, applicants must be registered with the SWRB and hold a current practising certificate. We also welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced people who are not social workers.
Expressions of interest close Friday, 30 January 2026.
More information
Download the expression of interest overview, job description, prescription and monitoring framework and the Education Standards.
Expression of Interest for PMP panelist role
Job Description for Prescription and Monitoring Panelist
Prescription and Monitoring Framework
How to apply
Submit your CV and a short bio (max 300 words) outlining the experience and expertise you would bring to the prescription and monitoring panel.
The selection process may include an interview. We will be in touch as we work through the process.
Email both documents to: Rebecca.Courtney@swrb.govt.nz
Close off date: Friday, 30 January 2026
