NZ Havelock North High School

Hiring 4 open roles Roll 1,171
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About this school

Havelock North High School is a school in State serving around 1,171 pupils. Principal is Joel Wilton.

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4 teaching vacancies

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  • Teacher - Physical Education
    Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Maternity Leave) · nz_gazette
    Listed 4 days ago
    Closes 6 Nov
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  • Head of Music
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed 4 days ago
    Closes 9 Nov
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  • Head of Music
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed 4 days ago
    Closes 9 Nov
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  • Teacher - English
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 30 Oct
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Hiring history 10 roles
2026
Assistant Principal - Assessment and Connections/Whakawhanaungatanga Oct
Teacher - English Sept
Teacher - Design and Visual Communication Sept
Teacher (Social Sciences) Sept
Teacher (Science) Sept
Teacher (Physical Education and Health) Aug
Head of Department (ORS) Aug
Mathematics Teacher Jul
Teacher of Social Sciences Jun
Qualified ECE Teacher 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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