Curriculum Development Proof Reviewer | Flexible Office Location - New Zealand

Job Description

Call for 2026 Curriculum Development Proof Reviewers

1 – 2 roles

Part-time (0.5 FTE) (up to 20 hours per week, hours negotiable)

Fixed term: April – December 2026

Based in any Te Kura location: 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  

We are seeking 1-2 experienced kaimahi to join our 2026 Curriculum Development team as part-time, fixed-term Proof Reviewers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the quality assurance of Y1–10 learning resources across a range of Learning Areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and provide feedback on learning modules in development with Creative Services.
• Ensure alignment with Te Kura's style and content guidelines, including visibility of mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori, and integration of literacy and numeracy.
• Assess content for clarity, coherence, and scaffolding of fundamental knowledge and skills.
• Evaluate activities that support learner agency and confidence.
• Document edits and recommendations clearly and promptly.
• Collaborate with project teams throughout the development process.
• Attend workshops for training and collaboration.
• Critique content prior to online publication.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive Curriculum Wāhanga
• Receive dedicated guidance and professional learning in curriculum and resource design
• Make a meaningful, lasting impact on literacy learning for ākonga nationwide
• Apply your teaching expertise in a strategic, future-focused context

Ko koe tēnei | About you

Registered kaiako (teacher) with a current teacher's practicing certificate.

You have a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of the National Curriculum refresh and Te Ara Pounamu. You're comfortable using online tools, committed to meeting deadlines, and ideally have experience as a Resource Developer at Te Kura.

Ko wai mātou | About Us 

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 30,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.   

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do.  Our learning programmes are flexible, enabling us to respond to diverse ākonga needs Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

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

If this sounds like you, and you are looking forward to being involved in an exciting and innovative project, click that apply button, we want to hear from you!

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

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

For more information, view the Position Description, or contact Kate Scanlon, Project Manager, kate.scanlon@tekura.school.nz 

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

🗓 Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 27 February 2026