Kaiako - Health and Physical Education (Start Term 1, 2027) | Flexible Office Location - New Zealand

Job Description

1 x Permanent Position

Start 28 January 2027

Full-Time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Based in any Te Kura tari (office) with preferred location of: Hastings, Wairoa, Gisborne, Masterton, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin or Invercargill. 

Will also consider: Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, , Wellington, Nelson

Kaiako | Teacher – Health and Physical Education

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura

At Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), our ākonga are always at the centre of what we do. For more than a century, we've supported learners across Aotearoa — evolving from lessons once delivered on horseback to today's future focused learning that can be done anywhere, anytime.

Ākonga at Te Kura choose subjects based on their passions and interests, accessing learning online supported by kaiako who guide, inspire, and drive engagement. Alongside this, kaiako provide pastoral care and connect with ākonga through regular huinga ako — online or face to face — where learners connect, receive guidance, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

We're looking for a dedicated Secondary Kaiako with expertise in Health and Physical Education who has recent experience teaching across NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 to join one of our Te Kura regions. The preferred location for this role is in our Te Kāhui Rāwhiti Region or Southern Region locations (Hastings, Wairoa, Gisborne, Masterton, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin or Invercargill), other Te Kura locations will be considered.

In this role you will:

• Support ākonga to engage deeply in learning that is aligned with their goals, passions and interests.
• Facilitate regular huinga ako (online and face-to-face) to provide pastoral care, connection, and personalised learning
• Provide constructive feedback and feedforward on ākonga learning
• Collaborate with colleagues and whānau to create flexible, engaging learning experiences
• Have a genuine interest in learning and embracing te reo Māori, with a commitment to growing your skills

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will bring:

• A New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• Strong knowledge of the Health and Physical Education curriculum and assessment practices
• A calm, inclusive, and supportive approach to teaching and pastoral care
• Confidence using digital tools to connect with learners
• Enthusiasm for collaborative, values driven teaching
• A genuine interest in learning and embracing te reo Māori, with a commitment to growing your skills

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

Hei whakautu | In return

You'll join a supportive, inclusive team where manaaki and whanaungatanga guide how we work. We offer flexible working options, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for ākonga across Aotearoa.

If you're ready to bring our values to life and support learners in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Excited to join our team? Click the Apply button and tell us your story—we'd love 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, check out the position description, if you have any issues during the application process, or any further questions please email jobs@tekura.school.nz 

🗓 Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 1 October 2026