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.
We require two enthusiastic, efficient people to join our School Nurse team. The two roles available are:
-Fixed-term full-time role of 30 hours per week, term time only (4 days per week, 7.5 hours per day)
-Permanent part-time role of 15 hours per week, term time only (2 days per week, 7.5 hours per day)
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Please see the Job Details document below for more information about the positions. If you wish to apply please complete and Application form and email along with your CV to secretary@tuakaucollege.com
Applications close Wednesday 18 February, 2026 at 12pm
2 vacancies
School Nurse
We require a permanent part-time Kaiawhina for our Reo Rua area. This role is 3 days per week (16.6 hours per week) and we would like the right candidate to start as soon as possible. Must be competent in the use of Te Reo Maaori.
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If you wish to apply please complete and Application form and email along with your CV to secretary@tuakaucollege.com
Applications close Wednesday 18 February, 2026 at 12pm
Part-time
Kaiawhina Reo Rua
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
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Physical Education and Health Teacher