Resource Developer - Mathematics (Years 1 - 10) | Flexible Office Location - New Zealand

Job Description

2026 Curriculum Development - Mathematics Y1-10 -Resource Developer Roles

Up to 2 x Full-time (1.0 FTE) (up to 40 hours per week, hours negotiable part-time and full-time considered)

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

We are seeking experienced, passionate educators to support the review and development of high-quality Mathematics learning resources aligned with Te Mātaiaho – the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. These roles contribute to Te Kura's commitment to future-focused, equitable, and culturally responsive online learning for ākonga across Aotearoa.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position  

We have fixed-term opportunities for kaimahi to review, refresh, align, and develop Years 1–10 Mathematics online learning modules.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your Mathematics pedagogy, curriculum knowledge, and cultural capability to create engaging, coherent learning experiences for diverse learners in a distance learning environment.

If you are committed to mathematical thinking, problem-solving, learner agency, and equity, and are passionate about supporting ākonga to develop confidence and competence in Mathematics, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive environment within the Curriculum Wāhanga
• Dedicated guidance and professional learning in curriculum design and online resource development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on ākonga mathematical understanding and success across Years 1–10

Ko koe tēnei | About you

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

• Recent teaching experience in New Zealand schools
• Strong understanding of the Mathematics and Statistics learning area across Years 1–10
• Familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum Refresh (NZCR / Te Mātaiaho), including the integration of mātauranga Māori, literacy, numeracy, and key capabilities
• The ability to design engaging, inclusive, and pedagogically sound Mathematics learning resources that are clear, accessible, and responsive to the diverse needs of ākonga in an online and distance learning context

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 Wednesday, 4 March 2026