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New Chief Social Worker appointedPublished by the Communications and Development Department
17 December 2004
University of Canterbury academic Dr Marie Connolly has been appointed to the role of Chief Social Worker, effective 1 February 2005.
Dr Connolly is an Associate Professor in the University’s Department of Social Work and also the Director of a leading edge research institution, the Te Awatea Violence Research Centre. She started her career as a social worker with the Department of Social Welfare, spending 13 years with the organisation prior to taking up a senior lecturer position with the University of Canterbury.
An international expert in child welfare, Dr Connolly also works as a consultant to governments, both here and overseas. She is currently working on a report for Child, Youth and Family and the Ministry of Social Development about cross-sectoral collaboration and responsibilities within children care and protection.
Dr Connolly’s qualifications include a Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work, a Master of Arts in Sociology and a Diploma in Social Work. She has authored several books and numerous articles and chapters.
Dr Connolly’s appointment has been welcomed by Paula Tyler, Chief Executive, Child, Youth and Family.
“I am very much looking forward to welcoming her to the management team. Her experience, knowledge and enthusiasm will be of great value in this important position.”
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