Straight from employers' career sites

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.

  • Education19 days ago

    NZ Social Sciences Curriculum Advisor

    Education Perfect · 201-1000 employees

    An EdTech platform that empowers educators and amplifies their impact in the classroom.

    New Zealand
    Contract

    Reviewing curriculum alignment · Reviewing learning pathways · Prioritising curriculum improvements

    Strong understanding of the New Zealand Social Sciences curriculum for Years 7-10; experience reviewing curriculum alignment, learning pathways or educational resources

  • Education19 days ago

    Multi-sites Programme Assistant - Riverhead

    sKids

    A provider of out-of-school care and holiday programmes for children across New Zealand.

    Auckland
    Part timeEntry level

    Supervising tamariki · Maintaining tidy spaces · Supporting programme sessions

    Right to work in New Zealand; reliable transportation and ability to travel between programme sites; availability from 2:30pm; satisfactory Police Record Check

  • Education19 days ago

    Kapa Haka Tutor

    Diocesan School for Girls

    Auckland
    Contract

    Leading kapa haka rehearsals · Teaching performance skills · Preparing students for performances

  • Education19 days ago

    Teaching Fellow - Management

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.

    Dunedin, Otago
    Part timeMid level

    Delivering courses · Coordinating teaching activities · Supporting assessment processes

    Relevant postgraduate qualification in Management, Business, Higher Education, or a related discipline; tertiary teaching experience; experience coordinating teaching activities; right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Education19 days ago

    Teaching Fellow - Chemistry

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.

    Dunedin, Otago
    Full timeMid level

    Supervising laboratory classes · Supervising tutorials · Supporting equity-group teaching

    Relevant tertiary qualification in Chemistry; demonstrated aptitude for tertiary teaching; ability to work with students from varied academic and cultural backgrounds in New Zealand; excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills; right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Education18 days ago

    Kaiwhakahaere | Manager, Student Leadership Programmes

    Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington · 1001-5000 employees

    A university renowned for high-quality research and exceptional teaching, attracting people from around the world.

    Wellington
    $110k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading programme design · Building partnerships · Evaluating programme impact

    Proven experience leading complex programmes for diverse learners; collaborative relationship-building; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; strong communication; must be NZ or Australian citizen/resident or hold current working visa.

  • Education19 days ago

    Senior Tutor in Accounting

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Teaching accounting courses · Marking student assessments · Coordinating course tutors

    Postgraduate qualification in accounting, or undergraduate qualification in accounting with relevant industry experience; New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Education21 days ago

    Capstone Mentor

    Crimson Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A college admissions consulting firm helping students gain admission to top universities through expert-led guidance and data-driven strategies.

    Auckland
    Contract

    Mentoring students · Guiding project development · Tracking student progress

    Strong academic or professional background in a relevant Capstone pathway; available a minimum of 5 hours per week

  • Education23 days ago

    Resource Teacher of the Deaf - Northland

    Ko Taku Reo – Deaf Education New Zealand

    Whangarei, Northland
    Full time

    Supporting DHH students · Managing student caseloads · Liaising with families

    Experience working with Deaf children and/or mainstream children; qualified Teacher of the Deaf or experienced NZ registered teacher; current clean driver’s licence; use of own car; NZSL skills or willingness to develop proficiency; recent practical experience with early levels of the New Zealand Curriculum; legally entitled to work in New Zealand

  • Education23 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Teaching mathematics and statistics · Supporting student learning · Contributing to co-curricular activities

    Knowledge and experience teaching the New Zealand Curriculum; strong mathematical ability

  • Education23 days ago

    Kaiako - Biology & Science

    Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu - The Correspondence School

    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing learning programmes · Facilitating weekly huinga ako · Collaborating with colleagues

    New Zealand teacher registration; current practising certificate; legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand

  • Education23 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Working with student groups · Assisting classroom differentiation · Enhancing student learning

    Experience working in a classroom; experience with Primary Students Years 1–6

  • Education23 days ago
    Northland
    Full time

    Supporting DHH students · Managing assigned caseloads · Liaising with families

    Proven experience working with Deaf children and/or mainstream children; qualified Teacher of the Deaf or experienced NZ registered teacher; current clean driver’s licence; recent practical experience with early levels of the New Zealand Curriculum; legally entitled to work in New Zealand

  • Education23 days ago

    Conservation Learning Facilitator - Online Learning

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Developing learning programmes · Delivering learning experiences · Administering online learning

    Experience developing, delivering and evaluating educational or conservation learning programmes; teaching, facilitation or environmental education experience; digital learning content experience; experience with an LMS or ability to learn new systems; degree in a relevant field or equivalent relevant experience

    Generous leave
  • Education23 days ago

    Learning Assistant – Online College

    Aotearoa Infinite Academy · 1-10 employees

    New Zealand's first online charter school, growing to 2,000 students in 2027.

    New Zealand
    RemotePart timeContractNo experience needed

    Supporting online classes · Facilitating small-group activities · Providing one-on-one assistance

    Compassionate, adaptable, enthusiastic; builds positive relationships with young people; patient and responsive; works collaboratively; communicates clearly; comfortable with digital tools; adapts to learning needs.

  • Education23 days ago

    Course Instructor: Living Knowledge, Living Place (Jan'27, NZ)

    Institute for Study Abroad · 51-200 employees

    A US-based nonprofit creating global learning environments for study abroad programs.

    Auckland
    OnsiteContractMid level

    Teaching course · Assessing student work · Facilitating exchanges

    Master's degree in relevant discipline, university-level teaching and assessment experience, ability to teach Māori perspectives and Indigenous worldviews, legal right to work as independent contractor in New Zealand, and professional relationships for cross-cultural exchanges.

  • Education23 days ago

    Syllabus Writer: Living Knowledge, Living Place  (NZ, Remote)

    IFSA · 51-200 employees

    A US-based nonprofit creating global learning environments for study abroad programs.

    New Zealand
    RemoteContractEntry level

    Developing course syllabus · Designing assessments · Integrating learning activities

    Master's degree in relevant discipline with expertise in Māori perspectives and Indigenous worldviews; experience developing university-level curricula; excellent academic writing and communication; ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.

  • Education24 days ago

    Executive Function Mentor (Remote)

    Crimson Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A college admissions consulting firm helping students gain admission to top universities through expert-led guidance and data-driven strategies.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Supporting student task completion · Managing schedules and deadlines · Coordinating student progress

    M.Ed. from an accredited institution; demonstrated success working with youth/students

  • Education25 days ago

    Primary Teacher (12m FTC)

    Inspired Education Holdings Limited · 5001+ employees

    A leading global group of premium schools providing world-class education from Kindergarten to Year 13.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractEntry level

    Planning learning experiences · Teaching literacy and numeracy · Assessing student progress

    NZ teacher registration with teaching qualifications (BA and/or MBA), experience teaching primary year levels, strong understanding of child development, structured literacy knowledge, and excellent classroom management.

  • Education25 days ago

    Creative Arts Therapy Contractors

    Whitecliffe · 51-200 employees

    A leading art, design, IT and fashion school in Aotearoa, turning creativity into a career since 1984.

    Auckland+3 more
    RemoteContractNo experience needed

    Lecturing or teaching · Assessing and marking · Supervising postgraduates

    Relevant qualifications and expertise, teaching/assessment capability, research evidence, postgraduate supervision experience, proof of right to work in NZ or remote work eligibility, and completion of conflict of interest form.

  • Education24 days ago

    Senior Tutor - Speech Language Therapy

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Auckland
    $86.1k-$104.0k a yearPart time

    Teaching speech-language therapy · Supervising students · Developing accredited programmes

    Membership of the New Zealand Speech Language Therapy Association; speech-language therapy practice experience in education, health or community settings; evidence of effective teaching, supervision and student support; compliance with Vulnerable Children Act requirements

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Education24 days ago

    Mathematics and Statistics Teacher

    UP Education · 201-1000 employees

    An innovative, student-centred learning community providing tertiary education opportunities in New Zealand and Australia.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Delivering lessons · Planning assessments · Assessing student work

  • Education24 days ago
    Kapiti
    Full time

    Teaching mathematics · Supporting department leadership

    IQA suitable for NZ Secondary Schools (overseas applicants)

  • Education24 days ago
    Kapiti
    Full time

    Teaching mathematics

    Overseas applicants must hold an IQA suitable for NZ Secondary Schools

  • Education24 days ago

    Senior Tutor - Speech Language Therapy

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $86.1k-$104.0k a yearPart time

    Delivering learning and teaching · Supervising speech therapy students · Developing accredited programmes

    NZSLTA membership; speech-language therapy practice experience in education, health or community settings; evidence of effective teaching, supervision and student support

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Education24 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Delivering English lessons · Assessing student progress · Providing pastoral support

    Senior and Middle School English teaching experience; recognised teaching qualification; New Zealand Teaching Council registration

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?

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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