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Education jobs in New Zealand.

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.

  • Education16 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Facilitating training packages · Delivering specialist training · Delivering training sessions

    Relevant tertiary qualification; experience facilitating stopping violence programmes or working directly with men using family violence; full, clean NZ driver’s licence

    Generous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Education16 days ago

    Technical Trainer - Dunedin/Bluff

    Qube · 5001+ employees

    A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.

    Bluff, Southland
    Full time

    Coordinating training plans · Delivering operational training · Conducting competency assessments

    1+ yrExperience delivering workplace training and competency assessments in port or similar operational environments; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and criminal history check

  • Education16 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Delivering geography teaching · Administering undergraduate courses · Assessing student learning

    Master’s degree or PhD in Geography or a closely related discipline; experience teaching and administering introductory geography courses

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Education16 days ago

    Head of Faculty

    Kristin School · 201-1000 employees

    An independent co-educational school providing a superior all-round education from Early Learning to Year 13.

    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading curriculum planning · Managing teaching staff · Overseeing academic programmes

    Current Practising Certificate registered with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand; proven leadership, management, or senior position experience in a secondary school; proven educator in Humanities, Commerce, or related disciplines

    Generous leave
  • 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.

  • Education15 days ago

    Instructor Aviation Safety Training (Jetconnect)

    Jetconnect · 5001+ employees

    A Qantas subsidiary providing cabin crew, pilots, and aviation services across New Zealand.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Delivering training sessions · Developing training materials · Assessing crew competencies

    2+ yrs2 years aviation experience; valid First Aid certificate; proficiency in emergency procedures, manual handling, aviation security and medical procedures; strong Microsoft Office skills; physical fitness and shift flexibility.

  • Education15 days ago

    Online Primary Tutor

    Cluey Learning · 51-200 employees

    An online tutoring service providing accessible and convenient learning support for students.

    New Zealand
    $25.00-$30.00 an hourRemoteFull timeEntry level

    Teaching primary students · Explaining concepts · Adapting lesson delivery

    Must reside in NZ and have right to work; qualified teacher, education student, or experienced primary tutor; reliable computer, stable internet, headset/microphone; professional workspace; CV and academic transcripts; commit to 10+ hours weekly.

  • Education16 days ago

    Senior Tutor, MMT

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Delivering tutoring · Coordinating assessment · Supporting students

    Master’s Degree (NZQA Level 9); experience delivering high-quality tutoring; eligible to work in New Zealand; New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • 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

    ECE Centre Manager | Busy Bees Mapua

    Busy Bees Aotearoa · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand early childhood education provider focused on quality care, community, and bicultural education.

    Mapua, Tasman
    $101.1k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading centre performance · Mentoring educators · 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.

  • Education17 days ago

    Experience Developer

    Te Papa · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $91.8k-$109.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Developing experience concepts · Assessing content solutions · Creating concept documents

    Experience in audience-centred concept development and interpretive planning in museums or similar; commitment to biculturalism and accessibility; legal right to work in New Zealand; pre-employment checks including criminal-conviction history.

  • Education17 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Managing library collections · Mentoring student librarians · Delivering literacy initiatives

    Proven experience in library operations, cataloguing, and management systems; successful applicant must undergo safety checking, police vetting, and reference checks

  • Education17 days ago
    Kapiti
    Full time

    Teaching technology

    IQA suitable for NZ Secondary Schools (for overseas applicants)

  • Education17 days ago

    After School Care Supervisor

    Diocesan School for Girls

    Auckland
    Contract

    Supervising after-school care · Supporting programme tutors · Managing enrolments and attendance

    Experience working with children; right to work in New Zealand; police vetting and safety checks

  • Education17 days ago
    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
    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing library collections · Mentoring student librarians · Delivering literacy initiatives

    Proven experience in library operations, cataloguing, and management systems; successful completion of safety checking, including police vetting and reference checks

  • Education17 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Delivering pharmacy training · Teaching dispensing techniques · Supporting student learning

    New Zealand Registered Pharmacist, or experienced Pharmacy Technician with NZ Certificate in Pharmacy Technician L5 or NZ Diploma in Pharmacy Technician (Specialist) L6; proven professional experience in New Zealand

  • Education17 days ago

    Team Leader - Health & Nursing

    Healthcare Academy of New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading and developing team · Supporting academic quality · Enhancing student experience

    Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate; postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in nursing, education or related field; academic or clinical team leadership; clinical education, placement coordination or academic leadership experience; NCNZ accreditation experience; knowledge of Nursing Council of New Zealand Education Programme Standards; Certificate in Adult Teaching

  • Education17 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Delivering classroom teaching · Assessing student work · Facilitating cross-cultural exchanges

    Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; demonstrated ability to teach Māori perspectives, Indigenous worldviews, identity, culture and contemporary issues; university-level teaching and assessment experience; legal right to work as an independent contractor in New Zealand

  • Education17 days ago

    Lead Secondary Advisor Te Ao Maori

    Ministry of Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry shaping an equitable education system for all students in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $101.3k-$122.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading curriculum work · Providing advice · Managing contracts

    Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and mentoring; proven ability to use data and insights; excellent communication; political awareness; deep understanding of NCEA and Te Ao Māori subjects; commitment to professional development.

    Retirement savings
  • Education17 days ago
    New Zealand
    Part time

    Developing course materials · Designing assessments and rubrics · Integrating place-based learning

    Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; expertise in Māori perspectives, Indigenous worldviews, identity, culture, and contemporary issues in Aotearoa New Zealand; experience developing university-level curricula, syllabi, or assessments

  • Education17 days ago

    Group Fitness Instructor - Casual

    Selwyn District Council

    Rolleston, Canterbury
    Full time

    Planning fitness classes · Delivering group classes · Building participant relationships

    1+ yrOne year's teaching experience or other relevant experience; satisfactory safety check including police vetting

  • Education17 days ago

    Senior Lecturer - Human Resource Management

    Auckland University of Technology

    Auckland
    Full time

    Teaching HRM students · Publishing research · Supervising students

    PhD in Human Resource Management, Employment Relations, HR Data Science or related discipline; extensive university teaching experience; expertise in digital HR and people analytics; curriculum development capability; established research programme and peer-reviewed publication record

    Relocation support
  • 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

    Campus Student Support Assistant (Auckland)

    OneSchool Global · 1001-5000 employees

    A global school network offering flexible relief teaching opportunities across New Zealand.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Supporting student learning · Engaging students · Collaborating with teachers

  • Education18 days ago

    Visual Arts and/or Design & Visual Communication Teacher

    Dilworth School & Trust Board · 201-1000 employees

    An educational institution managing school buildings and grounds.

    Auckland
    OnsiteContractMid level

    Teaching visual arts · Teaching design · Teaching visual communication

    Experienced teacher for Visual Arts and Design & Visual Communication.

  • Education18 days ago

    Director of Theatre Arts

    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.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading theatre arts · Managing productions · Developing staff

    Current New Zealand teacher registration, expertise in Drama and/or Dance, experience directing productions and leading performing arts programmes, strong project management and event coordination skills.

About education jobs in New Zealand

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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How many education jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

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.

How much do education jobs in New Zealand pay?

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.

Where are most education jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (162), Canterbury (28) and Waikato (27). Open a region to see its education jobs.

How do I write a CV for education jobs?

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