NZ Botany Downs Secondary College

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About this school

Botany Downs Secondary College is a school in State serving around 2,002 pupils. Principal is Karen Brinsden.

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2 teaching vacancies

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  • Head of Learning Support
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 30 Oct
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  • Teacher of Commerce and Business Studies
    Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 24/09/2027 (Maternity Leave) · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 30 Oct
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Hiring history 15 roles
2026
Head of Counselling Oct
Teacher of Commerce and Junior Social Studies Sept
Teacher of Chinese Sept
Head of Music Sept
Teacher of Digital Technologies Sept
Teacher of English – Year Level Coordinator Sept
Social Studies and History Teacher Sept
Mathematics Teacher Sept
Teacher of Science and Senior Chemistry Sept
Teacher of English Sept
Teacher of Physical Education and Health Jun
Teacher of Japanese May
Whānau Leader May
Head of Drama May
Teacher of Drama May

Teaching in New Zealand

The New Zealand school system
New Zealand follows a national curriculum set by the Ministry of Education, covering Years 1–13. The system emphasises student agency, cross-curricular learning, and bicultural partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Schools are self-managing under Boards of Trustees. State schools are co-educational and free; the integrated and private sectors play a smaller but valued role.
Roles and salaries
Registered teachers in New Zealand state schools are paid on a nationally agreed scale: from around NZ$50,000 to NZ$90,000 at classroom level, with leadership roles paid above this. Recent pay settlements have improved conditions notably for mid-career teachers. The cost of living varies significantly between Auckland and regional New Zealand.
Working here. What to know
Teaching in New Zealand requires registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. Overseas-qualified teachers apply for provisional or full registration. New Zealand actively recruits international teachers; skilled teachers are eligible for several visa pathways including the Accredited Employer Work Visa and Skilled Migrant Category. Processing is generally efficient and well-supported.

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