Careers at the Teaching Council
We're always interested to welcome motivated and skilled individuals keen to make a difference for more than 100,000 teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Working here
Our Wellington CBD office offers stunning views of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, just steps from the Railway Station.
We foster a collaborative and supportive culture, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
The Teaching Council is on a journey towards being a Te Tiriti-based, values-led organisation. We are growing our capability to reflect our commitment to Te Tiriti and the teaching profession which we represent.
We have adopted and are guided by the same values as teachers.
- Whakamana: empowering all staff and teachers to reach their highest potential
- Manaakitanga: creating a welcoming, caring and creative environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity
- Pono: showing integrity by acting in ways that are fair, honest, ethical and just
- Whanaungatanga: engaging in positive and collaborative relationships
Job opportunities
We are committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process and encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
When applying for a position please provide a CV and a cover letter describing your skills and experience relevant to the position. Shortlisted applicants will need to provide work-related referees. You must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. We can only consider applications from candidates who hold NZ Permanent Residency or citizenship. Appointment is subject to criminal record checks, reference and background checks, and psychometric testing.
There are currently no vacancies at the Teaching Council. Keep an eye on this page.
For inquiries, contact our Te Ohu Pūmanawa Tāngata tīma | People & Culture team at peopleandculture@teachingcouncil.nz.
Looking for teaching positions?
Schools and early childhood services in Aotearoa New Zealand hire their own staff directly.
There’s no central agency or government department that places teachers into roles. Teaching positions are advertised in a variety of ways, including:
- Education Gazette Online - Ministry of Education's main source of teaching jobs
- ANZUK Education
- Auckland-based Oasis Education website
- Prospero Teaching - specialist recruitment company in education (ECE, primary, secondary and SEN) across the nation
- Ranstad Education - national supplier of teachers across New Zealand for full-time, contract, fixed term, and day to day relief
- Talk Recruitment - supports centres and schools with relievers, fixed term, and permanent recruitment solutions
- Job websites such as Seek and Trade Me.
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