Resource Developer - Literacy and Numeracy Learning Outcomes Tool (LOT) | Flexible Office Location - New Zealand

Job Description

2026 Curriculum Development – Literacy and Numeracy Learning Outcomes Tool (LOT)

Full-time (1.0 FTE) (1.0 FTE available, which may be shared between 2 part‑time kaimahi or appointed to 1 full‑time kaimahi)

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 one or more experienced and passionate educators to support the revision, refinement, and extension of the Literacy and Numeracy Learning Outcomes Tool (LOT) across Phases 1–4, as part of 2026 Curriculum Development.

This mahi is critical to supporting consistent understandings of learner progress from early through upper primary phases and ensuring Te Kura tools meet national curriculum expectations and external requirements.

You will be supported by the Curriculum Wāhanga, working collaboratively with colleagues to develop high-quality, evidence-informed descriptors that are clear, coherent, and responsive to the diverse needs of our ākonga.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position  

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally aligned approach to literacy and numeracy progressions across Phases 1–4, supporting kaiako and ākonga to clearly understand what progress looks like over time.

Key Focus Areas

In this role, you will contribute to:

• Revising and refining Phase 1–4 Literacy and Numeracy learning outcomes descriptors
• Reviewing and strengthening the Learning Outcomes Tool (LOT) to:
• Clarify Literacy and Numeracy descriptors across phases
• Align outcomes and progressions with the Ministry of Education 5‑point progress markers
• Support shared understanding of learner progress across learning contexts and year levels
• Ensuring the LOT reflects:
• The New Zealand Curriculum Refresh (NZCR)
• Integration of mātauranga Māori
• Literacy, and numeracy

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive environment within the Curriculum Wāhanga
• Dedicated guidance and professional learning in curriculum and resource development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful, system-wide impact on literacy and numeracy across Phases 1–4

Ko koe tēnei | About you

Registered kaiako (teacher) with a current teacher's practicing certificate who brings:

• Recent teaching experience in New Zealand schools
• The right to work in New Zealand
• Strong understanding of literacy and/or numeracy learning progressions, particularly across early and middle phases
• Familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum Refresh, including:
• Literacy and numeracy
• Mātauranga Māori
• Capabilities
• Experience designing, reviewing, or refining:
• Learning outcomes
• Progressions
• Curriculum or assessment tools
• Strong collaboration and time-management skills

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 Monday, 9 March 2026