Fixed-Term (through until December 2026)
FTE 1.0 (40 Hours per week)
Based in one of Te Kura regional offices: Wellington, Palmerston North, Masterton, New Plymouth, Hastings, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill or Queenstown
Passionate about shaping the future of education?
- Use cutting-edge technologies to inspire and support ākonga (students) across Aotearoa.
- Join a collaborative and innovative team culture.
Teaching at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our Kaiako engage with ākonga both online and face-to-face. As part of the role, you will facilitate Huinga Ako (Learning Advisories) once a week, alongside working closely with colleagues in our regional offices. We also provide flexible working options, allowing up to two days per week of work-from-home arrangements.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position
We're looking for a passionate and innovative Kaiako with expertise in literacy and numeracy acceleration to join our Learning Delivery team.
In this role, you will be:
- Supporting the assessment and tracking of ākonga progress in literacy and numeracy acquisition
- Undertaking relevant training in the accelerated learning approach
- Contributing to the design of the Literacy and Numeracy Acceleration Course
- Delivering synchronous and asynchronous teaching to identified ākonga using Te Kura online systems
- Reviewing the effectiveness of the programme in accelerating literacy and numeracy acquisition
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Te Kura's ongoing transformation of distance learning.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
You are a creative and forward-thinking educator who thrives on providing authentic learning experiences for akonga. You will have:
- A current New Zealand teacher registration and practising certificate
- Experience with accelerated learning approaches
- A proven ability to support at-risk ākonga in improving literacy and numeracy outcomes
- Competence in using data to inform targeted teaching strategies
- Flexibility and responsiveness to ākonga needs, with strong communication and organisational skills
- The ability to work collaboratively and supportively within a team environment
- A deep understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and current assessment practices.
- Future-focused pedagogies that engage and inspire ākonga.
- Strong collaborative relationships with ākonga, whānau, and colleagues.
Hei whakautu | In return
Te Kura offers:
- Professional growth opportunities within a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Flexibility to balance work and life, with options to request to work from home 2x per week.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of ākonga across New Zealand.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Excited to join our team? Click the Apply button and tell us your story—we'd love to hear from you!
Applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Applicants must have the legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.
Ko wai mātou | About Us
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school, catering to up to 24,000 ākonga at any one time. We provide authentic, student-centered learning programmes, from early childhood through to NCEA Level 3, including opportunities for young adults and adult learners.
Our vision is to empower every ākonga to achieve their goals—anytime, anywhere, for anyone: Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa.
E hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio anō? | Like to find out more?
For additional details, view the position description at the top of the page or contact Christine Te Kiri, Acting Deputy Chief Executive, Curriculum. If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email [email protected].
Applications close at 5 pm on Thursday 11 September 2025
