School Counsellor
25 hours per week during term time – Maternity Leave
Nga Tawa is a special character boarding and day school for year 9-13 girls in Marton, Rangitikei. We are seeking a highly motivated school counsellor to join our wellbeing team.
Reporting to the Director of Wellbeing, the successful applicant will have a relevant tertiary qualification in counselling, psychology or social work, ideally to a Masters level. They must have a full or provisional membership with a recognised professional body. Previous experience working in a school or youth counselling setting is preferred.
Skills required:
Days and hours of work during the school term are negotiable. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or resident or have a valid work visa.
Apply by sending a covering letter, a copy of your C.V and a completed application form to the Director of Wellbeing, Cara Ferris, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz.
Start Date: Monday 26 January 2026 to Friday 12 June
Applications close: Friday 5 September
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Teacher of English
Due to the internal promotion of one of our English teachers, we are now seeking an enthusiastic educator to join our outstanding and supportive teaching team at Nga Tawa Diocesan School.
The successful applicant will be experienced in teaching English at secondary school level within the NCEA framework and will be committed to fostering a love of learning and critical thinking in young women.
Experience and Qualifications:
This is a fantastic opportunity to teach motivated, high-achieving students in a well-resourced and future-focused learning environment.
Onsite accommodation is negotiable, and meals are available as part of this position.
If you are passionate about girls' education and interested in teaching engaged students, apply by sending a covering letter, a copy of your CV, and a completed application form to Principal, Lesley Carter, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz.
A position description and application form are available on our website:
www.ngatawa.school.nz/vacancies
Start Date: Term 1 2026
Applications Close: Friday 5 September
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Teacher of Mathematics- 12 Month (One Academic year) Parental Leave Cover
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Mathematics Teacher to join our outstanding and supportive teaching team at Nga Tawa Diocesan School for a 12-month parental leave cover. The successful applicant will be committed to fostering a love of learning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking in young women while delivering engaging and effective mathematics lessons across a range of year levels.
Experience and Qualifications:
This is a fantastic opportunity to teach motivated, high-achieving students in a well-resourced and future-focused learning environment.
If you are passionate about girls' education and interested in teaching engaged students, apply by sending a covering letter, a copy of your CV, and a completed application form to Principal, Lesley Carter, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz.
Start Date: Term 1 2026
Applications Close: Friday 12 September
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Teacher of Science – Full-time, Permanent
Due to the growth of our science department, we are now seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated educator to join our outstanding and supportive teaching team at Nga Tawa Diocesan School.
The successful applicant will be experienced in teaching secondary school science within the NCEA framework, and the ability to teach or experience in Agricultural Science would be advantageous. Applicants are asked to clearly state their area of specialty and be committed to inspiring a curiosity and passion for learning in young women.
Experience and Qualifications:
This is a fantastic opportunity to teach motivated, high-achieving students in a well-resourced and future-focused learning environment.
If you are passionate about girls' education and interested in teaching engaged students, apply by sending a covering letter, a copy of your CV, and a completed application form to Principal, Lesley Carter, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz.
Start Date: Term 1 2026
Applications Close: Friday 12 September
Food & Nutrition Teacher
Position Regraded – No actual vacancy available
Full-time, part time considered
Nga Tawa Diocesan School is a special character boarding and day school for year 9-13 girls, ranked in the top tier of NCEA achievement.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Food & Nutrition teacher to join our team in 2026. The successful applicant will be confident in delivering a curriculum to junior and senior (NCEA) students that equips learners for the future.
If you’re passionate about girls’ education and interested in teaching engaged students, apply by sending a covering letter, a copy of your C.V, and a completed application form to Principal, Lesley Carter, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz. Please detail your other teaching subjects in your application.
Applicants must be NZ registered, fully conversant with the NZ Curriculum and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Start Date: Term 1 2026
Applications Close: Friday 12 September
Teacher of Te reo Maori
We are now seeking an enthusiastic and passionate kaiako to join our outstanding and supportive teaching team at Nga Tawa Diocesan School.
The successful applicant will be experienced in teaching Te Reo Maori at secondary school level within the NCEA framework and will be committed to fostering a love of te reo me nga tikanga Maori, building cultural understanding, and inspiring young women to embrace te ao Maori. In addition to classroom teaching, the successful applicant will lead our Kapa Haka group and play an active role in sharing and celebrating Maori culture within the school.
Experience and Qualifications:
This is a fantastic opportunity to teach motivated, high-achieving students in a well-resourced and future-focused learning environment.
Applicants are encouraged to state any other subject areas that they are able to teach.
If you are passionate about girls' education and interested in teaching engaged students, apply by sending a covering letter, a copy of your CV, and a completed application form to Principal, Lesley Carter, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz.
Start Date: Term 1 2026
Applications Close: Friday 19 September
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