NZ South Otago High School

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About this school

South Otago High School is a school in State serving around 504 pupils. Principal is Michael Wright.

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1 teaching vacancy

Live via nz_gazette
  • Junior Technology (Year 7 and 8) - Starting January 2027
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
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    Closes 30 Oct
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Hiring history 14 roles
2026
PE and Outdoor Education Teacher Oct
Head of Department - Physical Education Oct
Social Studies/Geography Teacher - Fixed Term - starting 2027 Oct
Maths Teacher - Commencing 2027 Sept
Assistant Head of Department Mathematics - Commencing 2027 Sept
PE/ Health Teacher - Commencing 2027 Aug
Social Studies Teacher - Commencing 2027 Aug
Social Studies Teacher - Commencing 2027 - Fixed Term Aug
Head of Department - Mathematics - Commencing 2027 Aug
Junior Technology Teacher Aug
Deputy Principal Jul
PE and Health Teacher Jul
English Teacher Jun
Mathematics Teacher Jun

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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