Head of programme
Associate Professor Shayne Walker
Māori social services development, alternative care, social service agencies, care and protection
Academic staff
Emeritus Professor Amanda Barusch
Gerontology, from interpersonal relations to international policy comparisons
Associate Professor Anaru Eketone
Māori economic and social development; Kaupapa Māori
Professor Anita Gibbs
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder); adoption and fostering; disability; social work research
Dr Marissa Kaloga
Community development; economic justice; social innovation; international social work; women’s empowerment
Associate Professor Emily Keddell
Child protection; inequalities; algorithms; decision-making
Teaching Fellow
Fieldwork team
Susan Wason Fieldwork Team Leader
Professional Practice Fellow
Administrative staff
Alison Tait Administrator Client Services
