Overseas Relief Kaiako (Teacher) Opportunities
Casual Basis
Based in Wellington Office (Will consider other locations and can be based in one of Te Kura regional office)
We are recruiting on an ongoing basis for Relief Teachers and have a need for Relief Kaiako (Teacher) who can teach Years 1 - 6 and Years 7 – 10, Languages, English, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technology, Commerce or Social Sciences (NCEA levels).
- Are you interested in delivering authentic, online education using the latest technology?
- Would you like to see what Te Kura offers teachers and how we engage with our students?
- Are you available on a casual basis to support our teams?
Ko wai mātou | About Us
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.
Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position:
We invite applications from NZ Registered Teachers (Kaiako) keen to work as a Relief Teacher for our overseas ākonga on an as required basis. In this role you'll provide cover for our teaching staff (Kaiako) and receive supported training ahead of your first Relief Teaching Day.
We are currently seeking Relief Teachers across all levels of the NZ Curriculum, and in particular are keen to hear from Kaiako with specialisations in the following subjects: Languages, English, Mathematics, Science ,Digital Technology, Commerce, Social Sciences, Primary and Year 7-10.
You're enthusiastic, collaborative, understand the key competencies of the New Zealand curriculum assessment practice and are committed to improving education outcomes for students, while thriving in an online environment.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply:
If you are keen to be a part of Te Kura, we invite you to lodge an application by clicking on ‘Apply for this Job' below! Please note that we will be considering and processing applications as they are received.
For more information, please contact Wendy Talbot-Aspin, Regional Manager Overseas & Early Childhood via email Wendy.Talbot-Aspin@tekura.school.nz
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 29 August 2025.