RTLB Te Whiri Kōkō Cluster 26 – 2 Positions

We invite passionate, trained RTLB or experienced NZ fully registered teachers who aspire to be an RTLB as a future career, to join this large dynamic cluster. Starting 28 January 2027. Full-time permanent, 1 MU + SDA. Two positions (Northern Team) based in Palmerston North.

The successful applicant will have:

A Degree qualification or higher.

Commitment to ongoing professional growth, including successfully completing the mandatory Post Graduate training in Specialist Teaching.

A current NZ practicing certificate.

Extensive experience in New Zealand education.

Commitment to tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership in Aotearoa.

Commitment to becoming culturally competent with diverse Pacific learners.

Experience working collaboratively with others from a strength-based and inclusive perspective.

Proven skills in supporting students with diverse needs and their teachers.

Experience and/or ability to work across Years 2-10.

Commitment to engaging with whānau/families.

Sound ICT skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

A full driver’s license and be willing to use their own vehicle for work purposes (reimbursed).

Other strengths:

Experience teaching in immersion or bi-lingual Māori settings.

RTLB qualification and experience.

Structured Literacy and Numeracy.

Leadership experience.

Applications close 6 November 2026 12 noon.

Please request an application pack from Cathy Reitsma. [email protected] Phone 027 6083729. For more information contact the Cluster Manager [email protected] Phone 0275274401 and go to our website http://www.tewhirikoko.ac.nz/about-te-whiri-koko.html