Resource Developer - Technology (Years 1 - 10) | Flexible Office Location - New Zealand

Job Description

2026 Curriculum Development – Technology (Y1–10) Resource Developer

1 x position

Fixed term: April – December 2026

Part-time 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)

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 an experienced kaiako to join our Curriculum Wāhanga as a Technology Y1–10 Resource Developer. This fixed-term, part-time role will focus on refreshing, aligning, and developing high-quality Technology learning resources that support ākonga across Years 1–10.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationally significant curriculum work and help shape how Technology learning—across Technological Practice, Computational Thinking, and Design and Visual Communication—is designed and delivered in an online learning environment.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position  

Working as part of a collaborative curriculum development team, you will contribute to the review, alignment, and development of online Technology resources for Years 1–10. The work will focus on:

• Reviewing and refreshing existing Technology resources to align with Te Mātaiaho / the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum
• Developing learning experiences that support:
• Technological Practice (understanding needs, developing outcomes, evaluating for fitness for purpose)
• Computational Thinking (problem decomposition, algorithms, data representation, and digital systems)
• Design and Visual Communication (design thinking, visual literacy, modelling, and iterative design)
• Ensuring resources are inclusive, accessible, and engaging for diverse ākonga
• Supporting clear progression of learning and conceptual coherence across Years 1–10

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

Registered kaiako (teacher) with a current teacher's practicing certificate who bring:

• Recent teaching experience in New Zealand primary, intermediate, or secondary settings, with strength in Technology across Years 1–10
• Knowledge and practical experience in one or more of the Technology learning areas:
• Technological Practice
• Computational Thinking for Digital Technologies
• Design and Visual Communication
• Familiarity with Te Mātaiaho / the New Zealand Curriculum Refresh, including:
• Integration of mātauranga Māori
• Connections to key competencies and cross-curricular learning
• The ability to design clear, engaging, and inclusive learning resources that reflect diverse learner needs, identities, and contexts
• Strong written communication skills and attention to pedagogical and curriculum 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