Education

Right now, New Zealand is looking for qualified teachers who can inspire their students and ignite a passion for learning. New Zealand is proud to be a world-leader in early childhood education - but we're experiencing a demand for qualified early childhood education teachers which is expected to continue into the future, as well as a nation-wide shortage of secondary teachers.

In New Zealand, you can choose the teaching environment that suits your needs - whether it be one of hundreds of rural schools, or a bigger inner-city school. So, if you’re not happy with where you’re at but the flame still burns bright, there’s still a chance to make a difference, in New Zealand.

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PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics NZ
www.itpnz.ac.nz
Contact details for the 20 Polytechnics and Institutes of Technology in New Zealand.

Association of Colleges of Education NZ
www.acenz.ac.nz
There are four Colleges of Education in New Zealand; however, many universities offer similar training through their Schools of Education.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Aotearoa NZ Inc
www.tesolanz.org.nz

The Montessori Association Of New Zealand
www.montessori.org.nz
Provides links to Montessori schools in New Zealand.

New Zealand Vice Chancellors' Committee
www.nzvcc.ac.nz
Represents the interests of New Zealand's eight universities.

Early Childhood Council
www.ecc.org.nz
Provides support to early childhood centres.

NZ Childcare Association
www.nzchildcare.ac.nz
Provides a range of services to members and the sector.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Worksite
www.worksite.govt.nz
A government portal about job training and employment in New Zealand.

Kiwi Careers
www.kiwicareers.govt.nz/
Job-specific information on employment opportunities and market trends.

FURTHER INFORMATION

TeachNZ
www.teachnz.govt.nz
Provides an overview of teaching in New Zealand.
Ministry of Education
www.minedu.govt.nz
Overview of New Zealand's educational system.

The New Zealand Education Gazette
www.edgazette.govt.nz
Advertises teaching vacancies for many state schools.