Careers Centre
Nau mai, haere mai ki tō mātou whārangi mahi | Welcome to our careers page.
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand’s largest state education provider, offering distance learning programmes from early childhood to NCEA Level 3. With over 28,000 enrolments annually, including overseas ākonga, young adult, and adult learners, we connect with diverse communities across the country.
Since 1922, Te Kura has evolved to meet the changing educational needs of ākonga. Our guiding philosophy, ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – anywhere, anyone, at any time – ensures that we deliver education online and throughout Aotearoa via our 15 tari-ā-rohe | regional offices .
Ō mātou whai tikanga rua me te auaha | Our Commitment to Biculturalism and Innovation
At Te Kura, we respect Te Tiriti o Waitangi while ensuring our curriculum is inclusive and benefits all students equally. By integrating mātauranga Māori and te reo Māori, we enhance educational opportunities for Māori and non-Māori learners alike.
With a strong focus on innovation and effective teaching, we are well-positioned to lead in education, supported by our dedicated staff who drive success for learners across Aotearoa and beyond.
He aha ngā painga mōu? Ngā painga o te mahi ki Te Kura | What’s in it for you? Benefits of working at Te Kura:
- We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, including the possibility to request to work from home up to three days per week, depending on your role.
- We are committed to your professional growth, offering ongoing learning opportunities, training, and career development. This includes te reo Māori learning to support our bilingual goals.
- Access comprehensive health and wellbeing resources, including confidential EAP services with up to four one-hour sessions per year for kaimahi.
- The work you do at Te Kura directly impacts the lives of ākonga and whānau in New Zealand and overseas, shaping the future of generations.
Nau mai ki Te Kura | Join Us on Our Journey
As we grow and innovate, we invite you to be part of a professional, values-driven team dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute to our vision of putting ākonga at the centre of everything we do.
You can view our school charter and curriculum here. For details on the application process click here. If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@tekura.school.nz.
We look forward to hearing from you.
