← Search vacancies

Waikato · 1HAuih

Special Needs Teacher for Kea Centre (Years 9 to 13)

Taumarunui High School

Full-time, PermanentSecondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Listed Not specified · Closes 2 Nov 2026

About the role

Taumarunui is a friendly, welcoming district known for its relaxed lifestyle, beautiful natural surroundings, and a strong sense of community. Set amongst rolling hills and on the stunning Whanganui River, Taumarunui is a small town setting, but with all the services of the city. If you seek settled employment, affordable housing, hiking and mountain-bike trails, active sports and cultural clubs, and easy access to Mt Ruapehu for snow skiing and Lake Taupo for recreation, then Taumarunui is the town for you. It’s a place where you can breathe, explore, and truly feel at home, perfect for families and anyone looking to live in the quintessential, yet vibrant Aotearoa-New Zealand rural town setting and lifestyle. Taumarunui High School offers you an opportunity to be part of a close-knit, supportive team that truly values its staff and students. Teachers enjoy a positive teaching and learning environment where innovation is encouraged and professional growth is actively supported. The school’s strong connection with its community creates a warm, inclusive atmosphere, and its smaller class sizes and both collaborative and structured learning approaches, allows teachers to build meaningful relationships and make a real difference for our students. Studens in our Kea Center receive ORS funding.

Learning-area tags: English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts

How to apply

Dannika Austin - Principal's PA Phone07 895 7179 Emailoffice@taumarunuihighschool.co.nz

Official Gazette listing ↗

School details

Address
202 Golf Road, Taumarunui