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3 Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour - Te Paeroa, Cluster 34

Mairehau Primary School · Canterbury

Full-timePermanent1MU + SDA

About the role

Grounding our mahi in whanaungatanga, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, and kotahitanga, our team works with exceptional collaboration to strengthen and empower kaiako. Together, we elevate educational outcomes and create a lasting, positive impact for our mokopuna.

If you're an experienced New Zealand registered teacher and highly skilled kaiako who is passionate about inclusion, committed to making a difference, demonstrates highly effective inclusive practice and brings a keen sense of humour, we would love to hear from you. Based in Christchurch, Te Paeroa RTLB supports diverse learners in inclusive educational environments, builds the capability of schools and kura, and creates meaningful, lasting impact for learners, whānau and their communities. 

We need

  • A NZ registered teacher with in-depth knowledge of NZC 
  • Recent positive experience working with diverse learners, implementing effective strategies to support their needs,
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively alongside other professionals and whānau.
  • Willingness to contribute to our positive team culture and demonstrate being a team player. 

We offer

  • A supportive, collaborative, innovative team committed to professional growth.
  • A fulfilling role that has a real impact on tamariki and their whānau.
  • Working in a community that values connection and wellbeing.

Commitment to Te Ao Māori and growing in Te reo Māori is essential. Demonstrating awareness of the diverse and ethnic-specific identities, languages and cultures of Pacific learners and effective approaches is also essential. 

Successful experience in a leadership role and knowledge and experience of coaching would be an advantage. 

You must hold a degree and meet the entry requirements to enrol in Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching – PGDipSpecTchg - Massey University). A full driver’s licence and use of your own car is required. 

Direct enquiries to:

Karen Binggeli, Cluster Manager PA & Office Manager

How to apply

Kia ora & warm Pacific greetings

Thank you for your interest in applying for a position within our RTLB Cluster.

Please complete the google form by the deadline of 4pm on 12th November 2026.

Please also send a cover letter and an updated CV to [email protected]

Important Dates & Overview:

Shortlisting, referee checks & interview notifications: Monday 16th - Tuesday 17th November 2026

Interviews: Thursday 19th November 2026. Please make sure you are available for an interview on this date between 1:00pm-5:00pm

Start date: 28th January 2027

Employment agreement: NZEI Teacher Collective (or Individual Employment Agreement)

Ngā mihi nui

Michelle Maule

Cluster Manager

Reference 1HB17H

Application documents

Application form online

Role details

Role
Resource teacher
Sector
Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi
Position
Full-time, permanent
Incentives and allowances
1MU + SDA
Learning areas
English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
Region
Canterbury

About Mairehau Primary School

43 Mahars Road

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Reference 1HB17H · https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HB17H