NZ St Mary's College (Wellington)

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About this school

St Mary's College (Wellington) is a school in State : Integrated serving around 564 pupils. Principal is Sarah Parkinson.

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3 teaching vacancies

Live via nz_gazette
  • Physical Education and Health Teacher
    Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 01/02/2027, End Date: 24/09/2027 (Parental leave) · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 30 Oct
  • Science Teacher
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 30 Oct
  • Head of Learning Area - Science
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 30 Oct
Hiring history 4 roles
2026
English Teacher Oct
HOLA Mathematics (full time, parental leave position) Sept
Technology teacher 2027 Sept
Religious Studies teacher - full time, permanent 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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