NZ Ōtūmoetai Primary School

Hiring 2 open roles Roll 533
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About this school

Ōtūmoetai Primary School is a school in State serving around 533 pupils. Principal is Zara McIndoe.

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2 teaching vacancies

Live via nz_gazette
  • Fixed-term Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher
    Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2027 (Fixed term for release for special project) · nz_gazette
    Listed 3 days ago
    Closes 28 Oct
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  • Music Specialist Teacher
    Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.4, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 27/01/2028 (Specialist CRT Role) · nz_gazette
    Listed 3 days ago
    Closes 30 Oct
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Hiring history 2 roles
2026
Permanent Classroom Teacher (Level Negotiable) Sept
Classroom Teacher Position (Level Negotiable) Sept

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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