Employment Opportunities
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Current employment opportunities at Tuakau College are listed below.
Application forms and Self Assessment forms can be found at the bottom of this page.
Tuakau College is experiencing roll growth and therefore has a Science Teacher position available for the 2024 academic year. We require a passionate, energetic teacher to teach in our Science learning rea, commencing at the start of Term 1, 2024. Physics knowledge is an advantage, but please state other specialist subjects.
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We are seeking an outstanding classroom teacher who has good curriculum knowledge, strong classroom management skills and is passionate about helping students learn. This role will suit a teacher who is keen to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment.
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Please complete the application form below and email with your CV to secretary@tuakaucollege.com.
Applications close Friday 24 November, 2023 at 12pm.
Tuakau College is located in the North Waikato, in the town of Tuakau. Tuakau College has a maternity leave position available in our Transition/Careers department during the 2026 academic year. This will be a fixed-term full-time position that will commence Monday 23 February 2026 and end 27 January 2027. This position will come with 2MU’s and 2MMA’s that will start and finish in the same time frame as the position.
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We require a passionate, engaging and energetic person to lead and oversee our Transition/Future Foundations learning area. We are looking for someone that has a genuine passion for working with young people and the ability to contribute positively to the Transition/Future Foundations department.
The successful applicant will be collaborative and organised and will be involved in overseeing the Future Foundation courses, Gateway/Transition and the Career Education programme and assisting with the Trades Academy. You must have experience in the delivery of NCEA and Unit Standards. If you think that this is the right role for you, please complete the application form on our website.
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For overseas applicants you are required to have a three-year specialist degree at Level 7 with a oneyear teacher training Level 7 qualification. Applicants must have New Zealand teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council. You must have a least 5 years’ experience in the classroom. Your conditions of work and salary are based on the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2002-2025. The salary range is from $70779 ($34.02/hr) to $103086 ($49.56/hr). A salary assessment needs to be completed to decide the salary grade you will be placed on.
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Come and join our staff and help inspire our young students to do the very best in all things!
Applications close Monday 2 February, 2026 at 12pm.
Ed Gazette Reference #1HArE1 and #1HArE2
Head of Transition/Careers
(Maternity Leave position)
Tuakau College is located in the North Waikato, in the town of Tuakau. Tuakau College has a maternity leave position available in our Transition/Careers department during the 2026 academic year. This will be a fixed-term full-time position that will commence Monday 23 February 2026 and end 27 January 2027.
We require a passionate, engaging and energetic person to teach, lead and provide advice to students in our Transition/Future Foundations learning area. We are looking for someone that has a genuine passion for working with young people and the ability to contribute positively to the Transition/Future Foundations department.
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The successful applicant will be collaborative and organised and will be involved in assisting with the Future Foundation courses, Gateway/Transition and the Career Education programme and assisting with the Trades Academy. You must have experience in the delivery of NCEA and Unit Standards. If you think that this is the right role for you, please complete the application form on our website.
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For overseas applicants you are required to have a three-year specialist degree at Level 7 with a oneyear teacher training Level 7 qualification. Applicants must have New Zealand teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council. You must have a least 5 years’ experience in the classroom. Your conditions of work and salary are based on the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2002-2025. The salary range is from $70779 ($34.02/hr) to $103086 ($49.56/hr). A salary assessment needs to be completed to decide the salary grade you will be placed on.
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Come and join our staff and help inspire our young students to do the very best in all things!
Applications close Monday 2 February, 2026 at 12pm
Ed Gazette Reference #1HArDz and #1HArEO
Transition/Careers Teacher
(Maternity Leave position)
Tuakau College is located in the North Waikato, in the town of Tuakau. We require a passionate, energetic teacher to teach in our Physical Education and Health learning area, commencing at the start of Term 2 (Monday 20 April, 2026).
This outstanding classroom teacher will have good curriculum knowledge, strong classroom management skills and be passionate about helping students learn. Experience with NCEA an advantage. This role will suit a beginning teacher who is keen to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment. Please advise other subjects you can teach, as it is not a full PE/Health position.
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If you think that this is the right role for you, please complete the application form and self-assessment forms on our website.
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For overseas applicants you are required to have a three-year specialist degree at Level 7 with a one-year teacher training Level 7 qualification. It is an advantage to have New Zealand teacher registration with the NZ Teachers Council. You must have a least 5 years’ experience in the classroom. Your conditions of work and salary are based on the Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2002-2025. The salary range is from $70779 ($34.02/hr) to $103086 ($49.56/hr). A salary assessment needs to be completed to decide the salary grade you will be placed on.
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Come and join our staff and help inspire our young students to do the very best in all things!
Applications close Friday 20 February, 2026 at 12pm
Ed Gazette Reference #1HArKK and #1HArKL
Physical Education and Health Teacher