NZ Westlake Boys High School

Hiring 5 open roles Roll 2,813
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About this school

Westlake Boys High School is a school in State serving around 2,813 pupils. Principal is Paul Fordham.

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5 teaching vacancies

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  • Technology Teacher (Hard Materials) - TiC Mechatronics
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed 2 days ago
    Closes 4 Nov
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  • Food Tech Teacher, Permanent with F/T Head of Department responsibility
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 29 Oct
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  • HoF Languages - Regraded from F/T to Perm
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 28 Oct
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  • Digital Technologies Teacher
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 28 Oct
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  • Technology Teacher - Hard Materials/Robotics
    Full time, Permanent · nz_gazette
    Listed last week
    Closes 27 Oct
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Hiring history 12 roles
2026
Technology Teacher Oct
Commerce Teacher - January 2027 start Oct
Social Sciences Teacher - January 2027 start Oct
Teacher Librarian Sept
Mathematics Teacher - January 2027 Start Sept
Head of Drama and Production Lead - Commencing 2027 Sept
English Teacher Aug
Languages Teacher Aug
PE/Outdoor Ed Teacher Jul
Head of Department - Outdoor Education Jun
Science Teacher Jun
Relief Teacher until end of term - English 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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