Curriculum Resource Writers 2027 (Multiple Positions Available)

Job Description

• Fixed-term

• Start of Term 1 to Term 4, 2027

• 23 x Positions available

• Up to 1.0 FTE (up to 40 hours per week)

• Based in one of Te Kura regional offices: Wellington, Palmerston North, Masterton, New Plymouth, Hastings, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill or Queenstown

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is seeking experienced educators to develop high-quality curriculum resources for our 2027 curriculum and assessment review and refresh.

We have several fixed-term resource part time and full time writer roles (Jan-Dec) available across a range of learning areas, from part-time to full-time. This is an opportunity to help shape future learning for ākonga across Aotearoa.

What we offer:

• A collaborative, supportive environment within the Curriculum Wāhanga

• Dedicated guidance and professional development in curriculum design

• An opportunity to contribute to nationally used education resources

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will bring the following experience, expertise, and approach:

NZ Registered teachers with a current practicing certificate who have:

• Recent teaching experience in a New Zealand school

• Strong knowledge of the relevant learning area or areas

• Familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum Refresh (NZCR), including mātauranga Māori, literacy, numeracy, and key competencies

• Ability to design engaging, inclusive, and pedagogically sound resources that are clear, accessible, and responsive to the diverse needs of ākonga

Curriculum areas for 2027:

• Mathematics, Years 9–11

• Science, Years 9–11

• Technology, Years 9–11 (Digital Technologies, Spatial and Product Design, Resistant Materials Technology, Food and Processing Technology)

• The Arts, Years 9–11 (Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts)

• Social Sciences, Years 9–11 (Accounting, Business and Economics, Geography, and History, Religious Studies, and Sociology)

• Health and Physical Education, Years 9–11 (Health Education and Physical Education)

• Samoan Language, Years 0–11

• Spanish Language, Years 0–11

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

• Manaaki - showing respect, generosity, and care

• Whanaungatanga - building relationships and belonging

• Tika - acting fairly and honestly

Ākonga at the Centre - guiding every decision we make

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Applicants must have the legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand.

In your application identify your subject area of expertise, and the year levels for which you are confident developing resources.

E hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio anō? | Like to find out more?

For additional details, view the position description at the top of the page or contact Kate Scanlon, Programme Manager.

If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email jobs@tekura.school.nz

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 November 2026

We will be screening applications as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply early as we are looking to appoint from Monday 2 November 2026.