Straight from employers' career sites
312 open roles, 86 posted this week, most paying $100k to $138k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
The University of Waikato
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
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Supporting children's programmes · Facilitating sports activities · Coordinating centre events
Experience in basketball and/or gymnastics; experience supporting or delivering sports, recreation or children's programmes; understanding of health and safety when working with children; availability for weekends, school holidays and end-of-term events; First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
University of Auckland · 5001+ employees
A leading New Zealand university committed to advancing health learning, research, and innovation.
Providing career coaching · Delivering workshops · Building employer partnerships
Tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, HR or related; demonstrated experience supporting Māori and Pacific students; strong coaching, facilitation, and partnership skills; knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Pacific cultures.
University of Auckland · 5001+ employees
A leading New Zealand university committed to advancing health learning, research, and innovation.
Providing career expertise · Delivering workshops · Designing employability initiatives
Tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling or related discipline; strong coaching/counselling experience; excellent facilitation and presentation skills; experience designing and delivering workshops and career programmes; knowledge of career development theories and tools; understanding of graduate recruitment and labour market trends.
University of Waikato · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing future-focused international education and research, with a commitment to student health and wellbeing.
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.
Swissport
Delivering practical training · Assessing employee competency · Maintaining training records
Operational experience in airport Ramp Services, Ground Handling or a comparable aviation environment; experience delivering workplace training, coaching, buddying or competency-based assessments; intermediate Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills
University of Canterbury
Coordinating physics laboratories · Developing practical experiments · Training laboratory demonstrators
5+ yrsHonours degree in Physics or related subject; at least five years' relevant experience; willing and eligible to obtain relevant First Aid Certificate and ionising radiation use licence
University of Canterbury
Delivering high-quality teaching · Supporting student learning · Designing assessments and feedback
Expertise in a relevant discipline; experience teaching Game Arts and Animation pipelines; experience with online and remote-study course design and delivery technologies; NZ or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or a valid NZ work visa
University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.
Coordinating course papers · Delivering lectures and tutorials · Supervising postgraduate research
Postgraduate qualification in Gender Studies or a cognate discipline focused on gender; expertise in Gender & Media and one or more of Gender & Disability/Health/Technology; tertiary teaching experience; postgraduate supervision and/or mentorship experience
Busy Bees Aotearoa · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand early childhood education provider focused on quality care, community, and bicultural education.
Planning educational journeys · Capturing learning assessments · Building positive relationships
Recognized NZ ECE or Primary teaching qualification with current NZ registration; right to work in New Zealand; warm communication, proactive spirit, and confidence using digital tools.
Busy Bees Aotearoa · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand early childhood education provider focused on quality care, community, and bicultural education.
Developing curriculum · Providing physical care · Building relationships
Must have the right to work in New Zealand; genuine passion for early learning; ability to develop curriculum based on Te Whāriki; strong communication and initiative; fixed-term 32 hours per week.
OneSchool Global · 1001-5000 employees
A global school network offering flexible relief teaching opportunities across New Zealand.
Delivering curriculum · Implementing school vision · Analyzing student data
New Zealand registered teacher with experience across Years 3-4 or 5-6; knowledge of modern learning environments; strong communication, planning, assessment, and record-keeping skills; proficient in mainstream software.
Crimson Global Academy
Planning live lessons · Assessing student progress · Managing online classroom
5+ yrsMinimum 5 years’ teaching experience at middle/junior high school (Grades 6–8) in a school setting; Bachelor’s degree or higher in Languages, Linguistics or a related field; familiarity with online teaching platforms; knowledge of a US middle school/junior high curriculum
Crimson Global Academy
Planning science lessons · Teaching live lessons · Assessing student progress
5+ yrs5 years' school teaching experience; Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field; availability for the full January–March 2027 lesson schedule; familiarity with online teaching platforms
The University of Waikato
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
The University of Waikato · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
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.
The University of Waikato · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
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.
Education Review Office · 201-1000 employees
The government's education evaluation agency that informs and facilitates improvement in early learning services, schools, and kura.
Leading school improvement · Managing review officers · Reporting to minister
Experience as an education specialist with knowledge of evaluation theory, evidence-informed school improvement, and root-cause diagnosis; knowledge of NZ school sector; leadership of education professionals; diagnostic and analytical capability; right to work in New Zealand.
Rangi Ruru Girls' School · 51-200 employees
A high-achieving and innovative school for young women, catering to day and boarding students from Years 7 to 13.
Leading learning area · Supporting staff development · Monitoring student achievement
Qualified and registered teacher in New Zealand; experienced classroom practitioner; strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills; commitment to school values and culture.
Central Kids · 201-1000 employees
An early childhood education provider committed to bicultural practice and community partnerships.
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.
Busy Bees Aotearoa · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand early childhood education provider focused on quality care, community, and bicultural education.
Leading centre performance · Mentoring staff · Managing enrolments
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or NZQA approved equivalent, current teacher registration, proven ECE leadership experience, knowledge of Te Whāriki, MOE/ERO regulations, and right to work in New Zealand.
The University of Waikato · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
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.
Education Review Office · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Leading national work · Directing specialist team · Managing secondments
Experience as an education specialist with knowledge of evaluation theory, school improvement, and root-cause diagnosis; knowledge of NZ school sector; successful leadership of education professionals; strong diagnostic and analytical capability; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; right to work in NZ.
Rangi Ruru Girls' School · 51-200 employees
A high-achieving and innovative school for young women, catering to day and boarding students from Years 7 to 13.
Supervising boarders · Providing pastoral care · Ensuring safety
Warm, steady, reliable people who enjoy young people; no prior boarding experience required; must be dependable and care about wellbeing.
Assisting students in lessons · Supporting small student groups · Assisting with personal care
Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese
University of Canterbury
Providing academic guidance · Designing assessment approaches · Delivering workshops
Tertiary qualification in education/design; extensive tertiary teaching, learning and assessment design experience; experience delivering professional development and developing curricula; expertise in AI; NZ/Australian citizenship/permanent residency or valid NZ work visa.
The University of Waikato
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.
University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees
A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.
Leading student services · Improving service delivery · Overseeing pastoral care
significant tertiary-sector experience; substantial operational leadership and service-delivery experience; senior oversight of student-facing services; working knowledge of pastoral care, student wellbeing and regulation; cultural capability including Māori and Pacific understanding
The University of Waikato
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
Diocesan School for Girls
Teaching mathematics · Monitoring student progress · Providing timely feedback
Confidence and capability in teaching Mathematics; sound knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum
There are 312 roles open for education jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 86 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 204 full time, 71 part time and 10 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $100k to $138k a year.
Most are in Auckland (162), Canterbury (28) and Waikato (27).
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There are 312 roles open for education jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 86 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most education jobs in New Zealand pay $100k to $138k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (162), Canterbury (28) and Waikato (27). Open a region to see its education jobs.
Keep it to two pages, lead with the experience these ads ask for, and use their own words for your skills. Our Early Childhood Teacher CV example shows a whole CV for this work, with the keywords employers look for.
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