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- Unit Leader Kerikeri Permanent
- Unit Leader Auckland Central Permanent
- Teacher Auckland Central Permanent
- Unit Leader Auckland West Permanent
- Teacher Auckland West Permanent
Unit Leadership Role – Kerikeri – Mid-North Unit
Permanent Full Time
3MU + Health School 1MU
Start date to be negotiated term 4 2026 or start 2027
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school that provides education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst 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.
We seek a Unit Leader to lead our Mid North school unit based in Kerikeri, leading an established team of teachers who are committed to delivering learner focused programmes for ākonga whose health impacts their ability to attend school fulltime
You will be an experienced, fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of the NZ school curriculum and pedagogy, with experience in teaching across all year levels (or comfortable in doing so). We are also looking for warmth, empathy, the ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders, and a commitment to inclusive, relationship-based practice.
Recent leadership experience, previous experience teaching in a health school setting and/or an ability to support students with Te Ao Māori and Te reo Māori an advantage.
Our teaching roles promote the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the culture of our school.
A full NZ driving licence is essential for this position.
For further information, please contact Deputy Principal Siobhan Harrod by email sharrod@nhs.school.nz.
Anticipated timeline:
Closing date for applications: 5pm Tuesday 6th October
Anticipated interview dates 19-23 October
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Kerikeri – Mid North Unit
This unit is located in Kerikeri and serves the mid-North geographic area.
NHS Northland unit teachers work with school age students who meet Northern Health School admission criteria, in both hospitals and the community. 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 a 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 the 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 our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to the Unit Leader and supported by a teacher aide/ administrator.
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Unit Leadership Role – Auckland Central Unit
Permanent Full Time
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school that provides education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst 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.
We seek a Unit Leader to co-lead our largest school unit in Auckland Central, leading a team of teachers delivering learner focused programmes to ākonga with high health needs. You’ll need to be organised and flexible, able to keep track of multiple priorities, with an ability to build positive relationships with staff and other key stakeholders.
The successful applicant will be an experienced, fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of school curriculum, including culturally responsive pedagogy, and an excellent understanding and practical application of the New Zealand Curriculum. Knowledge of teaching across all year levels and an ability to support students with Te Ao Māori and Te reo Māori an advantage.
Teaching and recent leadership experience in a health school environment a strong advantage.
Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.
A full NZ driving licence is essential for this position.
Closing date for applications: 5pm 4th October.
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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 the unit leaders and supported by teacher aides and administration staff.
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Teacher – Auckland Central Unit
Permanent Full Time
A rare opportunity has arisen for a permanent teacher to join our team. 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.
Besides being part of a professional and committed team of teachers, all permanent teachers at our school are eligible for 1 health school management unit, a special duties allowance and a high-priority teacher allowance.
We are a large, geographically dispersed, Ministry of Education funded school, with this role being located with our largest school unit in Auckland Central. 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.
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 would be confident teaching years 1 -13 across a range of subject areas and who is empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students, while maintaining professional boundaries. 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. You will also need to be confident teaching online if required.
Ability to speak Te Reo Māori and/or local iwi or Tangata Pasifika connections will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.
Closing date for applications: 11th October 2026.
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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 the unit leaders and supported by teacher aides and administration staff.
Download the full job description
Unit Leadership Role – Auckland West Unit
Permanent Full Time
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school that provides education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst 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.
We seek a Unit Leader to co-lead our largest school unit in Auckland Central, leading a team of teachers delivering learner focused programmes to ākonga with high health needs. You’ll need to be organised and flexible, able to keep track of multiple priorities, with an ability to build positive relationships with staff and other key stakeholders.
The successful applicant will be an experienced, fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of school curriculum, including culturally responsive pedagogy, and an excellent understanding and practical application of the New Zealand Curriculum. Knowledge of teaching across all year levels and an ability to support students with Te Ao Māori and Te reo Māori an advantage.
Teaching and recent leadership experience in a health school environment a strong advantage.
Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.
A full NZ driving licence is essential for this position.
Closing date for applications: 5pm 4th October.
Read full unit notes
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 – Auckland West Unit (Henderson)
Permanent Part Time (0.8) OR Full Time
(more than one position available)
A rare opportunity has arisen for a permanent teacher to join our team. 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.
Besides being part of a professional and committed team of teachers, all permanent teachers at our school are eligible for 1 health school management unit, a special duties allowance and a high-priority teacher allowance.
We are a large, geographically dispersed, Ministry of Education funded school, with this role being located with one of our largest school units in Auckland West. 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.
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 would be confident teaching years 1 -13 across a range of subject areas and who is empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students, while maintaining professional boundaries. 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. Practical expertise in supporting ākonga with learning difficulties, neurodiversity, or high or complex needs is a strong advantage. You will also need to be confident teaching online if required.
Ability to speak Te Reo Māori and/or local iwi or Tangata Pasifika connections will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.
Closing date for applications: 11th October 2026.
Read full unit notes
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.
Download the full job description