Career Opportunities
Vacancies are available periodically and are listed on this page.
Our Values
At Te Kura Whaiora ki te Tonga – The Southern Health School, our work is grounded in the following values:
- Whakaoranga: Prioritising the hauora and holistic wellbeing of our students.
- Pono: Acting with courage and integrity.
- Whakawhanaungatanga: Building connections, collaborating, and learning together.
- Manaakitanga: Showing respect and care for the mana and dignity of our ākonga, their whānau, colleagues, and the wider community.
- Kotahitanga: Promoting inclusivity in all aspects of our work.
Teacher 0.4, Fixed term, Timaru
We have an opportunity for an experienced teacher to join our team in South Canterbury.
This position is 0.4, fixed until December 2025 and commencing as soon as possible.
We require an experienced teacher with the ability to teach Y1-13 students across the curriculum. You will be teaching students in the community, based from our classroom in Timaru. There is the potential for hours to increase.
A full job description and application form can be found below. Please provide CV, cover letter and application form. Applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen, a permanent resident or have a current work permit.
Applications close 3 pm Tuesday 15 April
Kaiako / Teacher – .6 Fixed Term 2025 Blenheim
We have an opportunity for an experienced kaiako / teacher to join our team in Blenheim. Applicants must have the ability to teach Y1-13 students across the curriculum and have pastoral strength.
This position is .6 Fixed Term until 11 December 2025. The opportunity for more hours may present itself as the year progresses.
The successful applicant will be teaching students in the community, based from our classroom in Blenheim.
A full job description and application form can be found below. Please provide CV, cover letter and application form. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident or have a current work permit.
Applications close 5 pm Friday 9 May 2025.
Start date ASAP thereafter by negotiation.
Kaiako / Teacher – .5 Permanent Hillmorton Hospital
We have an opportunity for an experienced kaiako / teacher to join our team in the Hillmorton Hospital Classroom . Applicants must have the ability to teach Y1-13 students across the curriculum and have pastoral strength.
A full job description and application form can be found below. Please provide CV, cover letter and application form. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident or have a current work permit.
Applications close 5 pm Friday 9 May 2025.
Start date ASAP thereafter by negotiation.
