Teacher - High Health Needs - Porirua

Central Regional Health School is a state special school providing education for ākonga in Years 1–14 whose health needs prevent regular school attendance. In partnership with whānau, schools of enrolment and health professionals, we support students to maintain their educational programmes and successfully transition back to their school of enrolment or onwards. This position commences in Term 1 2027.

The role 

• We are seeking adaptable, empathetic, motivated and experienced kaiako / teachers for a rewarding permanent fulltime role at our site in Porirua. 

• Deliver teaching in students’ homes, local schools, health settings and other community venues 

• Work one-on-one and/or with small multi-level groups 
• Adapt the New Zealand Curriculum (Levels 1–8) to meet individual learning and health needs 

• Plan, deliver, assess and evaluate individual learning programmes 

• Collaborate closely with schools of enrolment, whānau and health professionals 

• Travel daily is required 

• Potential to work across multiple CRHS sites 

About you 

The ideal applicant will be: 

• Flexible, patient, innovative and self-motivated 
• An experienced NZ registered teacher with a current practising certificate 
• Knowledgeable across the NZ Curriculum (Levels 1–8), with at least five years’ successful teaching experience 
• The ability to teach or adapt your practice across Years 1–13 

• A learner-centred, inclusive, and culturally responsive approach 

• Strong relationship, communication, assessment, and reporting skills 

• Confidence working independently across flexible settings 

• Sound digital capability and professional judgement 

• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi 

• Skilled at working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams 

Requirements 

• Current full, clean NZ driver licence 
• Access to a private vehicle for work travel where a school vehicle is unavailable.