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- Teacher Auckland West Unit
- Teacher Aide Auckland West Unit
- Administrator Auckland Central Unit
- Teacher Waikato Unit
- Teacher (Casual Relief) South Auckland Unit
Teacher Auckland West Unit
0.6 to Full Time – Fixed Term until 12/12/25
Commencing asap Term 2, 2025
We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers for this rewarding fixed term role that will provide teaching support over a period of roll growth. Working with diverse and vulnerable students at all levels within our unique health school teaching environment.
You will be working with diverse students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, the teacher may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).
You will be fully NZ registered with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum and will have woven culturally responsive and relational pedagogy into your teaching practice. Ability to speak Te Reo Māori and/or local iwi or Tangata Pasifika connections will be highly regarded.
Additionally, the successful applicant will have a full NZ driving license and be:
- Empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students.
- Confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
Northern Health School is a large, geographically dispersed, Ministry of Education funded school, with this role being located at our West Auckland school unit in Henderson. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students while ill health prevents them attending their regular school. School management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the North Island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.
Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.
Close date for application: 27 May 2025
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Auckland West Unit
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units and includes Starship and KidzFirst hospitals.
The Auckland West unit is located at Level 3, 3 Smythe Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612.
This unit covers the wider West Auckland region from the Riverhead and the Kaipara through to Avondale.
NHS Auckland West unit teachers work with school age students in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff at the student’s regular school, with advice from medial professionals, and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers work with students in variety of locations, depending on their health needs. Students may attend NHS student support centre classrooms, their school of enrolment, or be visited at home, or other community locations. When the student is ready, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school, or to employment of tertiary study.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of NHS vehicles; however, should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s teaching, administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all school units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to the unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.
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Teacher Aide Auckland West Unit
Permanent – Part Time (15-34 hours per week, term time only)
Commencing asap Term 2, 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent and confident teacher aide who has interests in physical education, mentoring and coaching. This person would be able to lead some education outside the classroom activities focused on movement for mental and physical health and wellbeing. They will also be comfortable and confidant mentoring both our female and male students.
You will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work alongside our teachers to support students with their individual curriculum programmes. This will be through teacher directed assistance or preparing classroom materials.
This is a part-time role (15-34 hours per week), term time only based at our Auckland West school unit in Henderson.
You will be part of an organisation that makes a difference for the more vulnerable in our society. Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school that supports a learning environment that promotes good mental, physical, emotional and social growth. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students while ill health prevents them attending their regular school.
You will need initiative, flexibility and be able to demonstrate excellent computer skills, including confidence working on-line. Knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Google and eTap an advantage but not essential.
Other qualities that will be highly valued in this role are:
- An ability to demonstrate empathy and easily build rapport with students.
- A good level of written and spoken English.
- A positive disposition and a willingness to help students/ākonga succeed by building their confidence.
- An ability to uphold professional and ethical boundaries.
- You enjoy being part of a team working with supportive colleagues.
- An ability to speak te reo Māori, while not essential, will be highly regarded.
Northern Health School promotes the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the culture of our school.
A full clean New Zealand driving license and police check are necessary for this role.
Close date for application: 25 May 2025
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Auckland West Unit
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units and includes Starship and KidzFirst hospitals.
The Auckland West unit is located at Level 3, 3 Smythe Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612.
This unit covers the wider West Auckland region from the Riverhead and the Kaipara through to Avondale.
NHS Auckland West unit teachers work with school age students in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff at the student’s regular school, with advice from medial professionals, and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers work with students in variety of locations, depending on their health needs. Students may attend NHS student support centre classrooms, their school of enrolment, or be visited at home, or other community locations. When the student is ready, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school, or to employment of tertiary study.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of NHS vehicles; however, should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s teaching, administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all school units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to the unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.
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Administrator Auckland Central Unit
Permanent – Part Time (20-30 hours per week, term time only)
Commencing ASAP
We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent administrator to join our successful, friendly team and work alongside teachers to support the delivery of educational services to our students/ākonga. This is a varied administrative role supporting our teachers and includes reception duties, management of school resources, data entry and management of digital records.
The successful applicant will negotiate exact hours of work, but it is expected they will be within standard school hours (8.30am-3.30pm) and spread across 4-5 days.
There is a feel-good aspect to the role as you will be part of an organisation that makes a difference for the more vulnerable children and young people in our society. Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school that supports a learning environment that promotes good mental, physical, emotional and social growth. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students while their health prevents them from attending their regular school fulltime.
You will need initiative, flexibility and be able to demonstrate excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office), including confidence working on-line.
Other qualities that will be highly valued in this role are:
Exceptional organisational skills – able to manage multiple tasks and keep systems and tasks running smoothly in a busy environment.
Clear and professional communication – a good level of written and spoken English to interact confidently with staff, parents, students, and visitors.
Warm and welcoming disposition – create a positive environment for visitors to the school.
Empathy and understanding – particularly when dealing with students, families, and sensitive situations.
Team-oriented attitude – work collaboratively with the unit leaders, as well as teaching and support staff to maintain a smooth daily operation.
Northern Health School promotes the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the culture of our school.
A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for this role.
Close date for application: 30 May 2025
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Auckland Central unit
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units and includes Starship and KidzFirst hospitals.
The Auckland Central unit is located at 60 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland city fringe.
NHS teachers work with school age students who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers visit students in their homes if necessary, but depending on their health needs, students may attend the NHS student support centre in Grafton or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition students back to school full time.
When visiting students in the community, teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide and office administrator.
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Teacher Waikato Unit
Fixed Term until 12/12/25 – Full Time or Part Time (0.8)
Commencing ASAP
We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers for this rewarding fixed term teaching role, working with diverse and vulnerable students at all levels within our unique health school teaching environment. This is a fixed term position to provide additional teaching support for an increasing student roll which will decrease again at the end of the school year as students transition.
You will be working with diverse students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, the teacher may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).
You will be fully NZ registered with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum and will have woven culturally responsive and relational pedagogy into your teaching practice. Ability to speak Te Reo Māori and/or local iwi or Tangata Pasifika connections will be highly regarded.
Additionally, the successful applicant will have a full NZ driving license and be:
- Empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students.
- Confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
Northern Health School is a large, geographically dispersed, Ministry of Education funded school, with this role being located at our South Auckland school unit, next to the Kauri Flats school in Takanini. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students while ill health prevents them attending their regular school. School management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the North Island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.
Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.
Close date for application: 29 May 2025
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Waikato Unit – Verox Building, 5 King Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
NHS Waikato Unit serves the Waikato hospital and surrounding areas of Hamilton including Ngāruawāhia, Huntly, Te Kauwhata, Raglan, and between.
NHS Waikato unit teachers work with school age students in both hospital and in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers may visit students in their homes depending on their health needs, and students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time or reduced timetable basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers may have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to the Waikato Unit Associate Principal and supported by office administrators and a teacher aide.
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Teacher South Auckland Unit
Casual Relief
Commencing asap Term 2, 2025
We invite applications from experienced teachers with a strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA who are interested in casual hours to provide cover when a teacher is absent. Possibility of longer-term relief work in Term 2 while a permanent position is recruited.
Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum preferred.
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school with school units in centres throughout the north island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school.
Teachers work with students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, teachers may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).
The successful applicant will be:
- A fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of Te Mātaiaho (the refreshed NZ curriculum)
- Empathetic, flexible and have a strong interest in pastoral care
- Able to build strong relationships with students, whānau and key stakeholders
- Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
- Confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle (reimbursed as per collective) essential for this position as the teacher may need to use their private vehicle for community travel if a school car is unavailable.
Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.
Note – suitable applications may be progressed before the closing date as we welcome having more than one casual relief teacher to call on.
Closing date for applications: 23 May 2025
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Auckland South Unit
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units.
The Auckland South team is located in a dedicated building within the grounds of Kauri Flats School, 181 Walters Road, Takanini. This unit covers the wider South Auckland region, north to Mt Wellington, south to Te Kauwhata and east to Beachlands.
NHS Auckland South unit teachers work with school age students in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers visit students in their homes and, depending on their health needs, students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.
Download the full job description