Resource Developer - German Years 1 - 10 | Flexible Office Location - New Zealand

Job Description

2026 Curriculum Development – German Y1-10 -Resource Developer Roles

Online resource/course writing

1-2 Fixed term, part-time roles

Up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week / hours negotiable) 

Based in any Te Kura location.

Ko wai mātou | About Us 

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 30,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.   

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do.  Our learning programmes are flexible, enabling us to respond to diverse ākonga needs Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position  

We are looking for 1-2 suitably qualified, enthusiastic, and future-focused kaimahi with current teacher registration to assist in 2026 with the development of our Y1-10 Learning German online course.  Note this is an online writing role, and not a teaching position.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive environment within the Curriculum Wāhanga
• Dedicated guidance and professional development in curriculum design
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on Te Kura education resources

Ko koe tēnei | About you

We Are Looking For: 

• Teachers with current New Zealand registration
• Recent teaching experience in New Zealand schools
• Strong understanding of the German learning area
• You will have in-depth knowledge of how the German learning area works, have recent experience teaching German in New Zealand schools, and be comfortable and familiar with expectations of Te Mātaiaho including interweaving mātauranga Māori, literacy, numeracy, and key competencies.
• The ability to design engaging, inclusive, and pedagogically sound learning resources that are clear, accessible, and responsive to the diverse needs of ākonga
• A willingness to engage with new online tools and to work to agreed timelines is essential. 
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Sharepoint, Google apps and Learning Management Systems is desirable

This opportunity is fixed term for 2026 and up to 1.0FTE (negotiable)

To get a feel for learning at Te Kura please go to our Showcase course: http://www.tekura.school.nz/news/my-te-kura-showcase/.

Working relationships:

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Project Leads, and members of the Curriculum Team. 

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

• Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and care
• Whanaungatanga — building relationships and belonging
• Tika — acting fairly and honestly
• Ākonga at the Centre — guiding every decision we make

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

If this sounds like you, and you are looking forward to being involved in an exciting and innovative project, click that apply button, we want to hear from you!

Applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Applicants must have the legal right to teach, reside and work in New Zealand

Please include your experience related to teaching German, curriculum resource development, and your availability.

E hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio anō? | Like to find out more?

For more information, view the Position Description, or contact Kate Scanlon, Project Manager, kate.scanlon@tekura.school.nz 

If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email jobs@tekura.school.nz

🗓 Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 30 October 2025.