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Education jobs in Waikato.

27 open roles, 6 posted this week, most paying $103k to $166k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

Education2 days ago
Centre Manager | Busy Bees Te Kauwhata
Busy Bees Aotearoa · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand early childhood education provider focused on quality care, community, and bicultural education.
Te Kauwhata, Waikato
$101.1k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people
Leading centre performance · Mentoring staff · Managing enrolments
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or NZQA equivalent, current teacher registration, proven ECE leadership experience, knowledge of Te Whāriki and regulations, childcare management software experience, right to work in New Zealand.
Education3 days ago
Kaiako - English
Te Kura · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand distance education provider supporting learners across Aotearoa.
Hamilton, Waikato+2 more
OnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed
Supporting student learning · Facilitating online sessions · Providing feedback
New Zealand teacher registration and current practising certificate; strong knowledge of English curriculum; digital tools proficiency; legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.
Education3 days ago
Kaiako - Mathematics & Statistics
Te Kura · 201-1000 employees
A New Zealand distance education provider supporting learners across Aotearoa.
Hamilton, Waikato+2 more
OnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed
Teaching mathematics · Providing pastoral care · Facilitating online learning
New Zealand teacher registration and current practising certificate; strong knowledge of Mathematics & Statistics curriculum; legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.
Education3 days ago
Support Coordinator
University of Waikato · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing future-focused international education and research, with a commitment to student health and wellbeing.
Hamilton, Waikato
$73.2k-$87.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level
Connecting with students · Managing student cohorts · Coordinating support services
Recent experience in student services, customer service or support; ability to manage a caseload; strong organization, communication, judgement and problem-solving; tertiary qualification desirable; legal right to work in NZ.
Education4 days ago
Associate Dean of Māori
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
Leading Māori education initiatives · Developing academic programmes · Teaching and researching
PhD in a relevant discipline; expertise in Māori education, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori; substantial record of teaching, research and service; right to live and work in New Zealand
Education5 days ago
Doctoral Assistants and Graduate Assistants in Computer Science or Software Engineering
University of Waikato · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing future-focused international education and research, with a commitment to student health and wellbeing.
Hamilton, Waikato+1 more
$56.3k-$63.0k a yearOnsitePart timeContractNo experience needed
Supporting student learning · Tutoring and marking · Developing teaching resources
Graduate Assistant: undergraduate degree in relevant discipline and undertaking or eligible for Master's study. Doctoral Assistant: Master's degree and undertaking or eligible for doctoral study. Legal right to work in NZ.
Education12 days ago
Fixed-term Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher - Rewi Street
Central Kids · 201-1000 employees
An early childhood education provider committed to bicultural practice and community partnerships.
Te Awamutu, Waikato
$61.3k-$103.1k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed
Teaching children · Building relationships · Collaborating with team
Level 7 ECE teaching qualification, current practising certificate, current first aid certificate, entitlement to work in New Zealand.
Education13 days ago
Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
Delivering research-informed teaching · Supervising postgraduate research · Developing research programmes
PhD in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline; established record of teaching, research and academic leadership; experience supervising postgraduate research students; legal right to live and work in NZ
Education12 days ago
Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering
University of Waikato · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing future-focused international education and research, with a commitment to student health and wellbeing.
Hamilton, Waikato
OnsiteFull timeSenior
Teaching civil engineering · Supervising postgraduate research · Conducting research
PhD in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline; established record of teaching, research, and academic leadership; experience supervising postgraduate students; strong research publications; legal right to work in New Zealand.
Education15 days ago
Teaching Fellow in Clinical Psychology
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, Waikato
Part timeManages people
Delivering psychology teaching · Marking student work · Supporting course coordination
Postgraduate qualification in psychology or equivalent professional experience; registration with the New Zealand Psychology Board as a Clinical Psychologist; experience teaching at tertiary level; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Education16 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Health and PE
The University of Waikato · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Hamilton, Waikato+1 more
$92.6k-$166.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed
Teaching health education · Conducting research · Supervising students
PhD or working towards one in a relevant discipline; recognised teaching qualification and current NZ Teaching Council practising certificate; knowledge of NZ Curriculum and Health/PE; ability to teach and supervise; legal right to work in NZ.
Education16 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Social Science
The University of Waikato · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Hamilton, Waikato+1 more
$92.6k-$166.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level
Teaching social sciences · Conducting research · Supervising postgraduate students
PhD in relevant discipline (or working towards for Lecturer); current NZ Teaching Council practising certificate; knowledge of NZ Curriculum in Social Sciences; tertiary teaching expertise; research record; legal right to work in NZ.
Education16 days ago
Fixed-term Kaiako Māraurau | Teacher - Ngātea
Central Kids · 201-1000 employees
An early childhood education provider committed to bicultural practice and community partnerships.
Ngātea, Waikato
$61.3k-$103.1k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed
Teaching children · Building relationships · Collaborating with team
Level 7 ECE teaching qualification, current practising certificate, current first aid certificate, entitlement to work in New Zealand.
Education16 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Technology
The University of Waikato · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Hamilton, Waikato+1 more
$92.6k-$110.4k a yearOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed
Teaching technology education · Conducting research · Supervising postgraduate students
PhD or working towards doctoral degree in relevant discipline; recognised teaching qualification and current NZ teaching council practising certificate or willingness to obtain; knowledge of NZ curriculum and technology education; legal right to work in New Zealand.
Education16 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Health and Physical Education
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
Teaching future educators · Conducting education research · Mentoring student teachers
Relevant PhD or doctoral study (Lecturer); relevant PhD (Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor); recognised teaching qualification; current New Zealand Teaching Council practising certificate or willingness to obtain/renew; New Zealand Curriculum knowledge; ability to mentor initial teacher education students.
Education16 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Social Science
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
Delivering research-informed teaching · Developing curriculum resources · Supervising postgraduate students
PhD in a relevant discipline, or working towards completion at Lecturer level; current New Zealand Teaching Council practising certificate or willingness to renew; knowledge of New Zealand Curriculum and Social Sciences education; tertiary teaching expertise; established research and publication record
Education15 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Social Science
University of Waikato · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing future-focused international education and research, with a commitment to student health and wellbeing.
Hamilton, Waikato
$92.6k-$166.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level
Teaching social sciences · Conducting research · Supervising postgraduate students
PhD in relevant discipline (or working towards for Lecturer), current NZ Teaching Council practising certificate, knowledge of NZ Curriculum in Social Sciences, tertiary teaching expertise, research record, ability to supervise Master's and PhD students, legal right to work in NZ.
Education16 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Health and Physical Education
University of Waikato · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing future-focused international education and research, with a commitment to student health and wellbeing.
Hamilton, Waikato+1 more
$92.6k-$166.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level
Teaching courses · Conducting research · Supervising students
PhD in relevant discipline (or working towards for Lecturer), recognized teaching qualification and current NZ Teaching Council practising certificate, knowledge of NZ Curriculum, ability to teach and supervise, legal right to work in NZ.
Education17 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Technology
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
Teaching future teachers · Conducting education research · Mentoring student teachers
PhD or working towards completion at Lecturer level; PhD required for Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor; recognised teaching qualification; current New Zealand Teaching Council practising certificate or willingness to obtain or renew
Education17 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Technology
University of Waikato · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing future-focused international education and research, with a commitment to student health and wellbeing.
Hamilton, Waikato+1 more
$92.6k-$166.2k a yearHybridFull timeMid level
Teaching technology education · Conducting research · Supervising postgraduate students
PhD in relevant discipline (or working towards for Lecturer); recognized teaching qualification and NZ Teaching Council practising certificate; knowledge of NZ Curriculum and Technology education; legal right to work in New Zealand.
Education18 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor of the Science Learning Area
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
Teaching science education · Conducting education research · Mentoring student teachers
Relevant PhD or working towards a doctoral degree at Lecturer level; recognised teaching qualification; current New Zealand Teaching Council practising certificate or willingness to obtain or renew it; knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and secondary Science education; tertiary teaching capability; research and publication record appropriate to appointment level
Education18 days ago
Teaching Fellow Environmental and Marine Sciences
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
Delivering science teaching · Assessing student work · Developing teaching materials
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field; proven tertiary-level teaching experience; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Education18 days ago
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor of the Science Learning Area
University of Waikato · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing future-focused international education and research, with a commitment to student health and wellbeing.
Hamilton, Waikato+1 more
$92.6k-$166.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level
Teaching science education · Conducting research · Supervising postgraduate students
PhD in relevant discipline (or working towards for Lecturer); recognized teaching qualification and NZ Teaching Council practising certificate; current knowledge of NZ Curriculum and secondary science education; legal right to work in New Zealand.
Education19 days ago
Pūkenga, Pūkenga Matua, Ahonuku or Ahorangi in Kaupapa Māori Psychology
The University of Waikato
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
Teaching psychology · Conducting research · Engaging communities
PhD in Psychology or a closely related discipline; expertise in Kaupapa Māori Psychology, indigenous psychology or related Māori scholarship and research; tertiary teaching experience appropriate to career stage; legal right to live and work in NZ
Education26 days ago
Campus Principal (Hamilton)
OneSchool Global · 1001-5000 employees
A global school network offering flexible relief teaching opportunities across New Zealand.
Eureka, Waikato
Full timeManages people
Championing student achievement · Developing and supporting staff · Overseeing campus operations
Recent leadership experience as a Principal, Deputy Principal, or Assistant Principal in a New Zealand school; proven ability to improve student outcomes and lead high-performing teams
Relocation support
Education26 days ago
Technical Training Advisor
Gallagher Security
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
Creating learning content · Reviewing learning designs · Supporting training systems
Experience working with and supporting Gallagher Command Centre and Gallagher Security hardware; relevant qualification or proven experience in a technical product-focused role; understanding of the Access Control industry, networking, device troubleshooting and technical support environments
Education30 days ago
Healthcare Tutor
New Zealand Skills & Education Group
Hamilton, Waikato
Full timeMid level
Planning and delivering courses · Designing course content and assessments · Coordinating student placements
2+ yrsLevel 6 qualification in Healthcare; minimum 2 years of Healthcare tertiary teaching experience in New Zealand; adult teaching qualification at level 5 or willingness to work towards one; full working rights in New Zealand; clean full driver licence
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There are 27 roles open for education jobs in Waikato on the SmartCVs job board, 6 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 25 full time, 2 part time and 1 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $103k to $166k a year.

That's 27 of the 312 education jobs across New Zealand.

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