Employment

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 a newly established school unit in East Auckland, leading a team of teachers and support staff delivering learner focused programmes to ākonga with high health needs.

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) as this role will carry teaching responsibilities. We are also looking for warmth, empathy, the ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders, and a commitment to inclusive, relationship-based practice.

Our 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, 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).

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.

Closing date for applications: 28th October 2026.

Northern Health School’s Taupō unit is based in a new purpose-built facility on Kōtare Street. We are currently a team of six Kaiako and one administration/teacher aide support person, working across a wide geographical area including Taupō, Tūrangi, Broadlands, Taumarunui, and Waimarino. While most of our ākonga are based in Taupō or Tūrangi, our role involves supporting learners and whānau across the wider region.

We are looking for a flexible, relationship-focused Kaiako who is passionate about supporting ākonga to achieve educational success, strengthen their hauora, and transition successfully.

We invite applications from experienced and fully registered primary or secondary Kaiako with strong knowledge of the New Zealand curriculum. You will have experience teaching at the primary level as well as older ākonga. We are also looking for experience, or a willingness, to teach other year levels across a range of subject areas.  Teachers work with ākonga across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups.

Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school where we provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school.  We have school units (or branches) in centres throughout the North Island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.  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).

Ideally, candidates will have some or all of the following:

• Knowledge of the New Zealand Primary Curriculum.
• A primary teaching qualification and/or significant primary teaching experience.
• Experience working with both primary-aged learners and older ākonga.
• A teaching qualification in either primary or secondary education.
• Ability to speak te reo Māori (some proficiency through to fluency).
• An understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and culturally responsive practice.
• Experience supporting student wellbeing, hauora, and pastoral care.
• Strength in developing individualised learning plans with and for ākonga and their whānau.
• A commitment to supporting both educational progress, hauora and positive transitions of our ākonga.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working collaboratively alongside whānau, schools, health professionals, and other agencies to support positive outcomes for ākonga.
• The ability to work flexibly and responsively to meet the diverse health needs of our ākonga
• Confidence working independently while remaining connected, and supported, by the team.

Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle essential for this position (reimbursed as per Collective if a school car is not available)

Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.

Closing date for applications: 29th October 2026.

Due to school roll growth, a rare opportunity has arisen for two permanent, part-time teachers to join our specialist health school where you will make a difference on an individual basis teaching students whose ill health prevents them attending their regular school.  In return, we offer a great working environment with a friendly, professional team and a school committed to professional development. Our permanent teachers also receive 1 health school MU.

Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school where we provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school.  We have school units (or branches) in centres throughout the North Island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki. Due to the unique nature of our health school, our student roll increases significantly throughout the year with many students then transitioning back to their school of enrolment or onto other opportunities at the end of the school year.  We would therefore value candidates who would be able to increase hours temporarily as the year progresses.

We invite applications from experienced primary or secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA. Applicants must be NZ fully registered with experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum. Any specialist teaching area is welcome although teachers need to be prepared to teach other subjects at various levels.

Teachers work with diverse and vulnerable 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 essential for this position (reimbursed as per Collective if a school car is not available)

Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.

Closing date for applications: 30th October 2026.

Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school. We provide 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 invite applications from experienced and fully registered primary Kaiako with strong knowledge of the New Zealand curriculum. We are looking for a flexible, relationship-focused Kaiako who is passionate about supporting ākonga to achieve educational success, strengthen their hauora, and transition successfully.

Ideal candidates will have the ability to speak te reo Māori and an understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and culturally responsive practice.

At our school, teachers work with ākonga across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. We are therefore looking for experience, or a willingness, to teach other year levels across a range of subject areas.

Depending on the health and education needs of the ākonga, 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:

• Empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students, whanau and other stakeholder.
• Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
• Experienced and confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
• Confident teaching online

Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle (reimbursed as per collective) essential for this position.

Our teaching roles promote the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the culture of our school.

Closing date for applications: 30th October 2026.

Take advantage of this opportunity to gain experience teaching in a health school environment and make a difference on an individual basis teaching students whose ill health prevents them attending their regular school.  In return, we offer a great working environment with our friendly, professional team in Taupo.

Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school where we provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school.  We have school units (or branches) in centres throughout the North Island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.

We welcome applications from experienced primary or secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA for a fixed term role for Term 1, 2027, to provide cover for an absent permanent teacher. Applicants must be NZ fully registered with experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum. Any specialist teaching area is welcome although teachers need to be prepared to teach other subjects at various levels.

Teachers work with diverse and vulnerable 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 with a preference for secondary experience.

Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle essential for this position (reimbursed as per Collective if a school car is not available)

Giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in our strategic plan.

Closing date for applications: 29th October 2026.