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Fixed Term Teacher Te Kahu Tōī Te Awa Unit

Based in Penrose, Auckland

Fixed Term until 24/11/23

Unique teaching opportunity  

He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata 

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people. 

 A rare, rewarding opportunity to teach in a small, intensely supported classroom for rangatahi with complex needs.  

Who we are 

Te Kahu Tōī – Te Awa is a partnership between Oranga Tamariki and the Ministry of Education to provide Intensive Wraparound Services to rangatahi in the care of Oranga Tamariki aged between 11 and 17 years old, with high and complex needs, in the Auckland area. 

As part of our services, to meet the educational needs of rangatahi with the highest level of need, we also provide a small, intensely supported classroom onsite, where rangatahi can attend as a stepping-stone for their next schooling option. 

Te Awa is delivered by the Northern Health School and is located in Penrose, Auckland.  

What you will do 

You will teach a small group of rangatahi at our onsite classroom. Students attending Te Awa are all in the care of Oranga Tamariki, have often already been out of school for long periods of time, and can behave in ways that are very challenging. 

 Your mahi is critical to engaging rangatahi in their learning through planning and delivery of a highly intensive and individualised curriculum tailored specifically to their needs. A significant part of the programme includes Education Outside the Classroom with daily community outings which serve as an opportunity for rangatahi to experience learning through activities, positive role modelling, community engagement and peer relationships.  

 While the role can be challenging, you will be well supported by high staff: student ratios, behaviour and safety plans for each rangatahi (developed by our wraparound psychologists who deliver support and training for these), and a wider team of wraparound psychologists and facilitators who are also working with each rangatahi to provide intensive support across home, community and school to effect positive change. 

 We offer: 

  • A close-knit team and great office culture 
  • Opportunity to intensively teach small groups of rangatahi  
  • A supportive management team with commitment to professional development 
  • A role that is challenging but equally rewarding
  • Central Auckland location 

 You will be: 

  • Confident delivering the NZ curriculum 
  • Experienced in working with rangatahi from a range of backgrounds who have challenging behaviour 
  • Empathetic, resilient and able to easily build rapport with rangatahi  
  • Confident working in Te Ao Maori and Pasifika cultures 
  • A creative thinker and problem – solver 
  • Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries 
  • Able to build strong collegial relationships  
  • Reflective about your own teaching practice, and willing to grow and develop professionally 
  • A person who enjoys the outdoors, staying active and being involved in local community   

 A full clean driving licence is necessary for this role.  

For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Amber Ryan – Te Awa Unit Manager,  on 020 4077 8404 or aryan@nhs.school.nz  

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Te Awa Unit

Te Awa unit is intended for children and young people who are placed in the care of Oranga Tamariki in the Auckland region and who have high needs at home, in school and in the community. The students are usually between school years 7 and 11. The unit is in the Penrose area.

The service

A team of NHS teachers, psychologists, facilitators, mentors and support staff work with the young people and can provide two types of service:

  • An assessment service that looks at identifying young people’s needs or at answering specific referral questions (function of behaviour, education assessment, therapeutic needs, summary report).

The assessment of the young person’s needs will determine whether these can be met locally, from existing services or whether additional intervention is required from Te Awa. If an additional intervention is not required, the Te Awa psychologist and deputy unit leader will share recommendations and information necessary for the young person’s social worker and/or care provider to arrange a successful transition. Te Awa’s involvement with the young person and their family/whanau will cease and the case will be closed.

  • An intensive wraparound service, which aims at supporting young people:
    • learn new skills and ways of behaving
    • develop a healthy sense of personal identity
    • engage successfully in education at a local school
    • develop the skills necessary for building prosocial peer relationships
    • enjoy a successful home life, including developing relationships with family/whanau and community

The wraparound process involves the young person, their family/whanau and their team. They meet regularly to agree goals and devise a collaborative plan that is implemented between meetings. Regular reviews take place monthly with goals reviewed and new needs prioritised, strategies discussed and action points agreed to by all participants. Once the plan’s goals have been met, the young person will be transitioned out of the service.

The service also runs a base classroom programme operating school terms and between the hours of 9am to 3pm daily. Up to six students work in the classroom area on individual learning programmes while education and individual assessments are undertaken to establish their needs. While they are taught strategies to manage themselves in other settings, not all young people receiving the service will physically attend the unit.

Referring a young person

At present, young people can be referred to Te Awa by Oranga Tamariki social workers, Reconnect and Youth Horizons Trust.

The Ministry of Education Te Kahu Tōī, Intensive Wraparound Service, can at times refer a young person to the Te Awa unit where the young person is in the custody of Oranga Tamariki and would be better suited to this service.

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Intensive Wraparound Facilitator – Te Kahu Tōī Te Awa Unit

Based in Penrose, Auckland

He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata

What is the most important thing in the world?

It is people, it is people, it is people

A rewarding opportunity to work in a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team and be an ‘agent of change’ in the lives of rangatahi.

Who we are

Te Awa is a partnership between Oranga Tamariki and the Ministry of Education – Te Kahu Tōī, to provide assessment and Intensive Wraparound Services to rangatahi in the care of Oranga Tamariki aged between 11 and 17 years old in the Auckland area.

Te Awa is delivered by the Northern Health School and is located in Penrose, Auckland.

This role is full-time during office hours Monday – Friday.

The wraparound facilitator role is responsible for leading and implementing the wraparound model and process. This is a highly effective, evidence-based model that creates positive, sustainable change for rangatahi, their whānau, caregivers, schools and communities.

The ten principles of wraparound are

  1. Family Voice and Choice
  2. Team Based
  3. Natural supports
  4. Collaboration
  5. Community based
  6. Culturally competent
  7. Individualised
  8. Strengths based
  9. Unconditional
  10. Outcomes based

While the model and processes are clear, you will be able to develop your own unique style and kaupapa in the role. There is a high level of autonomy and no two days are the same.

We offer

  • A great team environment and culture
  • Focus on staff wellbeing
  • Great opportunities for professional development
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Flexible working options

You will be

  • Experienced in working with rangatahi, whanau and caregivers
  • Confident working in Te Ao Maori and Pasifika cultures
  • Able to build rapport and engagement with a range of rangatahi, whānau and professionals. Your interpersonal skills are second to none.
  • An excellent communicator (written and verbal)
  • A problem solver and creative thinker. Thinking outside the box comes naturally to you.

 A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for this role.

 For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact

Amber Ryan – Te Awa Unit Manager, on 020 4077 8404 or email aryan@nhs.school.nz

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Te Awa Unit

Te Awa unit is intended for children and young people who are placed in the care of Oranga Tamariki in the Auckland region and who have high needs at home, in school and in the community. The students are usually between school years 7 and 11. The unit is in the Penrose area.

The service

A team of NHS teachers, psychologists, facilitators, mentors and support staff work with the young people and can provide two types of service:

  • An assessment service that looks at identifying young people’s needs or at answering specific referral questions (function of behaviour, education assessment, therapeutic needs, summary report).

The assessment of the young person’s needs will determine whether these can be met locally, from existing services or whether additional intervention is required from Te Awa. If an additional intervention is not required, the Te Awa psychologist and deputy unit leader will share recommendations and information necessary for the young person’s social worker and/or care provider to arrange a successful transition. Te Awa’s involvement with the young person and their family/whanau will cease and the case will be closed.

  • An intensive wraparound service, which aims at supporting young people:
    • learn new skills and ways of behaving
    • develop a healthy sense of personal identity
    • engage successfully in education at a local school
    • develop the skills necessary for building prosocial peer relationships
    • enjoy a successful home life, including developing relationships with family/whanau and community

The wraparound process involves the young person, their family/whanau and their team. They meet regularly to agree goals and devise a collaborative plan that is implemented between meetings. Regular reviews take place monthly with goals reviewed and new needs prioritised, strategies discussed and action points agreed to by all participants. Once the plan’s goals have been met, the young person will be transitioned out of the service.

The service also runs a base classroom programme operating school terms and between the hours of 9am to 3pm daily. Up to six students work in the classroom area on individual learning programmes while education and individual assessments are undertaken to establish their needs. While they are taught strategies to manage themselves in other settings, not all young people receiving the service will physically attend the unit.

Referring a young person

At present, young people can be referred to Te Awa by Oranga Tamariki social workers, Reconnect and Youth Horizons Trust.

The Ministry of Education Te Kahu Tōī, Intensive Wraparound Service, can at times refer a young person to the Te Awa unit where the young person is in the custody of Oranga Tamariki and would be better suited to this service.

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Psychologist – Te Kahu Tōī Te Awa Unit

Based in Penrose, Auckland

Rare opportunity for an agile and dynamic NZ registered psychologist
0.6 FTE (3 days per week) fixed term until December 2023

He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata

What is the most important thing in the world?

It is people, it is people, it is people

A rare and rewarding opportunity for a challenge driven psychologist to work in a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team and be an ‘agent of change’ in the lives of rangatahi.

Who we are

Te Awa is a partnership between Oranga Tamariki and the Ministry of Education – Te Kahu Tōī, to provide Intensive Wraparound Services to rangatahi aged between 11 and 17 years old with high and complex needs who are in the care of Oranga Tamariki in the Auckland area.

Te Awa is delivered by the Northern Health School and is located in Penrose, Auckland.

Intensive wrapround is a highly effective, evidence-based model that creates positive, sustainable change for young people, their family, caregivers, schools and communities.

The ten principles of wraparound are

  1. Family Voice and Choice
  2. Team Based
  3. Natural supports
  4. Collaboration
  5. Community based
  6. Culturally competent
  7. Individualised
  8. Strengths based
  9. Unconditional
  10. Outcomes based

What you will do

As the wraparound psychologist you are responsible for a variety of intensive clinical work including assessment, intervention, psychoeducation, advocacy and best practice recommendations to the wraparound team for each rangatahi based on their identified underlying needs.

You will work closely with the wraparound facilitators (in dyads) to build high engagement and rapport with the rangatahi, their whanau, caregivers and wider team.

While the model and processes are clear, you will be able to apply your own lens, expertise and have great opportunity to work creatively to effect real change.

There is a high level of autonomy and no two days are the same.

We offer

  • A close-knit team and great office culture
  • Small caseloads that allow you to work intensively
  • Access to multiple layers of supervision and practice support
  • A supportive management team with commitment to psychologist professional development
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Work/life balance with flexible working options negotiable

You will be

  • A NZ registered psychologist
  • Experienced in working with rangatahi, whanau and caregivers
  • Confident working in Te Ao Māori and Pasifika cultures
  • Able to build rapport and engagement with a range of young people, families and professional teams. Your interpersonal skills are second to none.
  • An excellent communicator (written and verbal)
  • A problem solver and creative thinker. Thinking outside the box comes naturally to you.

 A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for this role.

 For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact

Amber Ryan – Te Awa Unit Manager, on 020 4077 8404 or email aryan@nhs.school.nz

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Te Awa Unit

Te Awa unit is intended for children and young people who are placed in the care of Oranga Tamariki in the Auckland region and who have high needs at home, in school and in the community. The students are usually between school years 7 and 11. The unit is in the Penrose area.

The service

A team of NHS teachers, psychologists, facilitators, mentors and support staff work with the young people and can provide two types of service:

  • An assessment service that looks at identifying young people’s needs or at answering specific referral questions (function of behaviour, education assessment, therapeutic needs, summary report).

The assessment of the young person’s needs will determine whether these can be met locally, from existing services or whether additional intervention is required from Te Awa. If an additional intervention is not required, the Te Awa psychologist and deputy unit leader will share recommendations and information necessary for the young person’s social worker and/or care provider to arrange a successful transition. Te Awa’s involvement with the young person and their family/whanau will cease and the case will be closed.

  • An intensive wraparound service, which aims at supporting young people:
    • learn new skills and ways of behaving
    • develop a healthy sense of personal identity
    • engage successfully in education at a local school
    • develop the skills necessary for building prosocial peer relationships
    • enjoy a successful home life, including developing relationships with family/whanau and community

The wraparound process involves the young person, their family/whanau and their team. They meet regularly to agree goals and devise a collaborative plan that is implemented between meetings. Regular reviews take place monthly with goals reviewed and new needs prioritised, strategies discussed and action points agreed to by all participants. Once the plan’s goals have been met, the young person will be transitioned out of the service.

The service also runs a base classroom programme operating school terms and between the hours of 9am to 3pm daily. Up to six students work in the classroom area on individual learning programmes while education and individual assessments are undertaken to establish their needs. While they are taught strategies to manage themselves in other settings, not all young people receiving the service will physically attend the unit.

Referring a young person

At present, young people can be referred to Te Awa by Oranga Tamariki social workers, Reconnect and Youth Horizons Trust.

The Ministry of Education Te Kahu Tōī, Intensive Wraparound Service, can at times refer a young person to the Te Awa unit where the young person is in the custody of Oranga Tamariki and would be better suited to this service.

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Teacher Gisborne Unit

Permanent Part Time (0.4) commencing as soon as possible

We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA.

Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum preferred.

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.

Schol management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the north island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.

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, 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).

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
  • Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
  • Experienced and confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
  • Confident teaching online

Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.

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:  Tuesday 10 October 2023 

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Gisborne Unit

The Gisborne unit is based in a classroom at Kaiti School, Gisborne. Staff in the unit includes a teacher and a support staff worker who work alongside the principal and staff at Kaiti School, but they are responsible to the principal of Northern Health School.

The Gisborne teacher works in the hospital and in the community. The geographic area covered includes the East Coast area, as well as Gisborne, but not Napier / Hastings as this area is serviced by Central Regional Health School.

NHS teachers work with all 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 the school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.

NHS teachers provide a programme to support student learning while they are at home and to help transition them back to school when the time is appropriate. Depending on their health needs, students may attend their school of enrolment on a part time basis.

Teachers can visit students in their homes for a brief time if medically required, and then students can attend the student support centre which currently runs two mornings a week, or, have lessons at their regular school each week.

When visiting students in the community, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the Teacher’s collective agreement.

Mātauranga and tikanga Māori is an integral part of the student support centre and teachers must be prepared to deliver educational experiences that are reflective of key values such as whakawhanaungatanga and manaakitanga.

ICT is another integral part of Northern Health School’s 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.

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Teachers Northland Unit

Full time (1.0) and Part time (0.6 and 0.8 with the ability to increase hours during the year as roll numbers increase) permanent positions

Commencing Term 1, 2024 (Tuesday 30 January)

We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA.  

Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum preferred.    

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.  

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, 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).  

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
  • Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
  • Experienced and confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
  • Confident teaching online  

Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.   

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.    

Position closes:  Friday 6 October 2023 

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Northland Unit

The Northland unit is located in Walton Street, Whangarei and serves the Northland region from Wellsford to Kaeo and southern Hokianga

NHS Northland 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 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 teacher aide/office administrator.

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Teacher Rotorua Unit

Part time (0.8) permanent position

Commencing Term 1, 2024 (Tuesday 30 January)

We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA.

Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum preferred.

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.

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, 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).

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
  • Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
  • Experienced and confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
  • Confident teaching online

Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.

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.

Position closes:  Tuesday 10 October 2023

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Rotorua Unit

The Rotorua unit is based at 1376 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua and serves surrounding areas Murapara, Reporoa and Rotoma.

NHS Rotorua 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 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 senior teacher and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.

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Teachers Auckland South Unit (Takanini)

Permanent and fixed term full time and part time (from 0.4) positions

Commencing Term 4, 2023 or Term 1, 2024

We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA. 

Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum preferred.   

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. 

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, 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). 

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  
  • Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries 
  • Experienced and confident working with students from year 0 to year 14 
  • Confident teaching online 

Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.  

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.    

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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 Waikato Unit

Permanent Part Time (0.6)

Commencing as soon as possible Term 4, 2023

We invite applications from experienced secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA.

Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand Curriculum with a preference for secondary trained teachers with experience teaching across the Curriculum as well as an understanding of the relationship between making art and wellbeing.

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.

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, 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).

The successful applicant will be:

  • Fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum
  • Empathetic, flexible and 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, prepared to work with students of all ages

Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.

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.

For more information contact employment@nhs.school.nz

Close date for applications Wednesday 11 October 2023

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Waikato Unit

There are two Northern Health School Waikato units, Frankton and Te Awamutu.

Between these units they serve surrounding areas Huntly, Te Kauwhata, Raglan, Kawhai, Paeroa, Waihi and Ohakune as well as Waikato hospital.

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 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 Waikato South Unit

Permanent Part Time (0.6 with flexibility to increase throughout the year)

Commencing Term 1, 2024

Preference given to applicants with flexibility to increase hours throughout the year due to student roll growth.  Additional hours for 2024 will remain on a fixed term contract basis.  There may be a requirement to travel between classrooms located within the Te Awamutu and Cambridge areas.

We invite applications from experienced primary teachers with expertise in literacy and numeracy, and experienced secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA, and expertise in NCEA mathematics.

Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum preferred.

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.

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, 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).

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
  • Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
  • Experienced and confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
  • Confident teaching online

Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.

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.

Applications close:  Friday 6 October 2024

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Waikato South (Te Awamutu) Unit

The Waikato South Unit serves a wide rural area including Kawhia, Karapiro, Kihikihi, Otorohonga, Pirongia, Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Matamata, Tirau, Morrinsville, Te Aroha and Putaruru. 

NHS 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 may 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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Admin Support Waikato South Unit

Part Time – Commencing Term 1, 2024

School term time onlyschool holidays unpaid over and above the statutory annual leave. 

Start date by negotiation – by Term 1 2024

Northern Health School is one of three regional health schools that support students who are currently unable to attend their regular school due to ill health.

The successful persons must possess a high degree of empathy and enjoy working with young people who are too unwell to attend their regular school due to mental or physical illness.

Experience working with primary and secondary aged students an advantage.

Locations/days required:

  • Cambridge based
  • Days and hours (approx. 10) to be negotiated

A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for these roles.

Northern Health School promotes the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the culture of our school.

Applications close:  Friday 6 October 2024

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Waikato South (Te Awamutu) Unit

The Waikato South Unit serves a wide rural area including Kawhia, Karapiro, Kihikihi, Otorohonga, Pirongia, Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Matamata, Tirau, Morrinsville, Te Aroha and Putaruru. 

NHS 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 may 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 Aide Waikato South Unit

Start date by negotiation – by Term 1 2024

School term time onlyschool holidays unpaid over and above the statutory annual leave. 

Start date by negotiation – by Term 1 2024

Northern Health School is one of three regional health schools that support students who are currently unable to attend their regular school due to ill health.

The successful persons must possess a high degree of empathy and enjoy working with young people who are too unwell to attend their regular school due to mental or physical illness.

Experience working with primary and secondary aged students an advantage.

Locations/days required:

  • Cambridge based (Possible travel to Morrinsville and Matamata when students require a teacher aide)
  • 19 Hours between Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 3.30 pm negotiable

A full clean New Zealand driving licence and police check are necessary for these roles.

Northern Health School promotes the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within the culture of our school.

Applications close:  Friday 6 October 2024

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Waikato South (Te Awamutu) Unit

The Waikato South Unit serves a wide rural area including Kawhia, Karapiro, Kihikihi, Otorohonga, Pirongia, Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Matamata, Tirau, Morrinsville, Te Aroha and Putaruru. 

NHS 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 may 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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