Resource Developer - Make it Write (Years 0 - 8) | Flexible Office Location - New Zealand

Job Description

2026 Curriculum Development – Make it Write (Years 0–8)

Up to 3 x Full-time (1.0 FTE) (up to 40 hours per week, hours negotiable)

Fixed term: April – December 2026

Based in any Te Kura location: Wellington, Palmerston North, Masterton, New Plymouth, Hastings, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill or Queenstown

Te Kura is seeking multiple experienced kaiako to join our Curriculum Wāhanga as Make it Write Resource Developers for Years 0–8. These fixed-term roles will focus on refreshing, aligning, and developing high-quality writing resources. Part time to full time roles available dependent on applicants.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationally significant curriculum work and help shape how writing is taught and learned for ākonga across Aotearoa.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position  

Working as part of a collaborative curriculum development team, you will contribute to the design and development of Make it Write online resources for Years 0–8. The work will focus on ensuring resources are:

• Curriculum-aligned and pedagogically sound
• Inclusive, accessible, and engaging for diverse ākonga
• Supportive of strong writing instruction and progression across phases

You will be well supported by curriculum and project leadership within the Curriculum Wāhanga throughout the term of the project.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive Curriculum Wāhanga
• Receive dedicated guidance and professional learning in curriculum and resource design
• Make a meaningful, lasting impact on literacy learning for ākonga nationwide
• Apply your teaching expertise in a strategic, future-focused context

Ko koe tēnei | About you

A registered kaiako (teacher) with a current teacher's practicing certificate who brings:

• Recent teaching experience in New Zealand primary or intermediate settings (Years 0–8)
• Strong knowledge of writing instruction and literacy development
• Familiarity with Te Mātaiaho / the New Zealand Curriculum Refresh, including:
• Progressions in literacy and communication
• Integration of mātauranga Māori
• Connections to key competencies and broader curriculum learning
• The ability to design clear, engaging, and inclusive learning resources that respond to the diverse needs, identities, and contexts of ākonga
• Strong written communication skills and attention to pedagogical detail

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.

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

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 Friday, 27 February 2026