NZ Kuratau School

Hiring 2 open roles Roll 92
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About this school

Kuratau School is a school in State serving around 92 pupils. Principal is Shirley Bailey.

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2 teaching vacancies

Live via nz_gazette
  • Senior Teacher (Year 6-8)
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 6 Nov
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  • Permanent Principal Position, Kuratau School U3
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed 3 weeks ago
    Closes 6 Nov
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Hiring history 2 roles
2026
Principal, U3 Sept
Experienced Junior Teacher Jul

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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