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- Teacher Aide/Administrator Wilson Centre
- Teacher Aide South Auckland Unit
- Administrator South Auckland Unit
- Teacher - Fixed Term - South Auckland Unit (Takanini)
- Teacher - Permanent - South Auckland Unit (Takanini)
Teacher Aide/Administrator Wilson Centre Unit (Takapuna)
Permanent part-time (20 hours per week negotiable)
Term time only – school holidays unpaid
Commencing Term 1, 2026
Looking for variety? We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent administrator/teacher aide who would be keen to utilize their skills, expertise and common sense in a busy, friendly, educational environment.
You will work across the two roles of Administrator (5 hours) and Teacher Aide (15 hours) each week, supporting the delivery of education services to our students/ākonga. You will provide admin support to the unit leader and teaching staff and will work alongside teachers as a teacher aide, to assist students with their individual programmes.
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 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’ll be self-motivated, flexible and be able to demonstrate good organizational skills and excellent computer skills. You’ll also possess a high degree of empathy and enjoy working with young people.
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 license and police check are necessary for this role.
Close date for application: 27 January 2026
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Wilson Centre Unit
The Northern Health School (NHS) has units in various locations across our region.
In late 2004, the Ministry of Education requested that NHS set up a new unit at the health-funded National Children’s Rehabilitation Service (NCRS – also known as the Wilson Centre) in Takapuna to incorporate the rehabilitation unit previously attached to Wilson School. This decision was made because students attending the rehabilitation unit met the regional health school admission criteria. This is separate from Wilson School and is independently administered and funded. NHS Wilson unit staff have close working relationships with the NCRS multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that includes: the medical team, psychologists, therapists, social and multi-skilled workers. The NHS Wilson unit provides specialised education services to NCRS in-patients regardless of where they usually live in New Zealand.
Most students have sessions in the onsite classroom, and it is common for therapists and other members of the NCRS MDT to be present during these sessions. Many of our students have high or very high needs. We work closely with each student’s whānau and school of enrolment, and as we are a national service, this often requires us to liaise with the other regional health schools.
Technology is an integral part of the Northern Health School’s administration, programme development, and student management activities. Staff must be prepared to use this extensively in the course of their work.
The NHS Wilson unit is staffed with two teachers and two part-time admin/teacher-aides. One of the teachers leads the unit.
All staff at the NHS Wilson unit are employed by the Board of Trustees of Northern Health School and are responsible to the NHS principal and/or principal’s nominee.
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Teacher Aide South Auckland Unit (Takanini)
Permanent part-time (25-30 hours per week negotiable)
Term time only – school holidays unpaid
Commencing ASAP
Northern Health School is seeking a compassionate, capable, and motivated Teacher Aide to join our supportive and dedicated team at our South Auckland school unit, next to the Kauri Flats school in Takanini. This is a permanent position during term time only (school holidays are unpaid). Hours negotiable 25 to 30 hours per week, preferably across five days.
As a Teacher Aide, you will work alongside experienced teachers to support the individual learning needs of students/ākonga. This role includes assisting with curriculum delivery, preparing classroom resources, and working directly with students under the guidance of a team of teachers. The work is rewarding and meaningful as you’ll be making a genuine difference in the lives of young people experiencing health challenges.
About Us
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education-funded school that provides education and transition support for Year 0–14 students whose health conditions prevent them from attending their regular schools. We are a large, geographically dispersed school with sites across the North Island, from Gisborne and Taranaki to the far north (Kaitaia).
Key Attributes and Skills
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Empathy, warmth, and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships with students.
- Initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to support students’ diverse needs.
- Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.
- Confidence and proficiency in digital tools including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Professionalism and a clear understanding of ethical boundaries.
- A positive, team-focused attitude and a desire to help ākonga succeed and build confidence.
- Tangata Pasifika connections or the ability to speak Te reo Māori would be highly regarded but not essential.
Additional Information
- A full, clean New Zealand driver licence is required.
- Appointment is subject to a police vetting process.
- Northern Health School actively upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and values inclusivity in all aspects of our work.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a kaupapa that supports some of the most vulnerable young people in our education system. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working collaboratively, and thrive in a varied and meaningful role, we would love to hear from you.
Close date for application: 2 February 2026
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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
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Administrator South Auckland Unit (Takanini)
Permanent part-time (25-30 hours per week negotiable)
Term time only – school holidays unpaid
Commencing ASAP
Are you a confident, energetic and experienced admin support person looking to use your skills, expertise and common sense in a busy, friendly and supportive educational environment located in Takanini, next to the Kauri Flats school.
This is a role that will keep you busy and challenged so you need to be well-organised, able to multi-task and prepared to be flexible. Excellent computer skills across the Microsoft Office suite, an eye for detail and an ability to multi-task will see you succeed in this role. Equally important, we are looking for a friendly, communicative person who will enjoy working as part of a dedicated and collaborative team.
This is a permanent position during term time only (school holidays are unpaid). Hours negotiable 25 to 30 hours per week, preferably across five days.
About Us
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education-funded school that provides education and transition support for Year 0–14 students whose health conditions prevent them from attending their regular schools. We are a large, geographically dispersed school with sites across the North Island, from Gisborne and Taranaki to the far north (Kaitaia).
Key Attributes and Skills
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Strong organisation skills
- Empathy, warmth, and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.
- Confidence and proficiency in digital tools including Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace.
- A positive, ‘can-do’, team-focused attitude.
- Tangata Pasifika connections or the ability to speak Te reo Māori would be highly regarded but not essential.
Additional Information
- A full, clean New Zealand driver licence is required.
- Appointment is subject to a police vetting process.
- Northern Health School actively upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and values inclusivity in all aspects of our work.
As a school, we contribute to a kaupapa that supports some of the most vulnerable young people in our education system. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working collaboratively, and thrive in a varied and meaningful role, we would love to hear from you.
Close date for application: 2 February 2026
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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
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Teacher South Auckland Unit (Takanini)
Fixed Term to end of 2026 school year
Part-time (0.8) – commencing ASAP
We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers for this rewarding teaching role, working with diverse and vulnerable students at all levels within our unique health school teaching environment. This is a fixed term role to provide cover for a study leave absence during the 2026 school year.
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).
We are looking for a special person who is empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students. You will also need to be confident to teach years 1 -13 across a range of subject areas. 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.
We are 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.
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Close date for application: 7 February 2026
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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
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Teacher South Auckland Unit (Takanini)
Permanent – part-time (0.8) or full time
Commencing ASAP
We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers for this rewarding teaching role, working with diverse and vulnerable students at all levels within our unique health school teaching environment.
We are 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. All permanent teachers at our health school receive one permanent management unit as per the Primary and Secondary collective agreements.
You will be working 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, 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).
We are looking for a special person who is confident teaching years 1 -13 across a range of subject areas and is empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students. 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 but is not essential.
The successful applicant will be:
- Fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum.
- Empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students
- Experience working across different year levels
- Confident teaching online if required.
Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.
Close date for application: 7 February 2026
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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