Job Opportunities
Mō te tūranga: Executive Assistant
Connect. Coordinate. Celebrate. Diocesan School for Girls is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Principal and help our school run at its best. This is a pivotal role where you’ll combine top-level organisation with people skills—keeping operations smooth, events on point, and driving smarter ways of working through process improvement and digitisation.
Head of Department - English
We are seeking an experienced Head of Department (English) to lead curriculum, teaching, and assessment across 18 campuses. You’ll mentor teachers, ensure NCEA alignment, and drive innovation through our Learning to Learn Framework. NZ teacher registration is required. We offer competitive pay, small classes, strong professional development, and a supportive, well-resourced environment. Location flexible, start date negotiable.
Primary Teachers: 2 New Permanent, Full-time Positions
Due to increased enrolments and additional investment in teaching and learning, Hereworth School is creating the opportunity for two new Primary (Years 0-8) teachers to join the dynamic and community orientated Hereworth teaching team in 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to apply your teaching experience, wellbeing and pastoral care skills within Hawke’s Bay’s only independent school.
Year 7 to 13 Teacher of Performing Arts (Dance or Music)
Do you believe in the power of the arts to spark confidence, creativity, and connection?
Mathematics Teacher
This is a fixed term contract commencing on 14 January 2026. Kristen offers a dynamic and creative learning environment.
English Teacher
Commencing 14 January 2025, this is a permanent full-time role based in Albany.
Year 7 Class Teacher
St Andrew’s College is the South Island’s only Independent School offering Pre School to Year 13 education. The Preparatory School has 450 girls and boys from Years 1-8. The school has outstanding facilities and resources, and an enviable reputation for quality learning and engaged children.
Chinese Language Teacher
Marsden is a leading independent school for girls set in a spacious, tranquil campus close to the heart of central Wellington. Marsden is renowned for its culture of excellence and innovation, and for nurturing trailblazing wāhine toa of the future.
Teaching and Learning Opportunities 2026 and beyond!
Join St Peter’s School, Cambridge, as we look ahead to 2026—where exceptional teachers shape futures through excellence and care.
Secondary Commerce Teacher - Greymouth
Due to exciting growth within our OneSchool Global commerce department, our Greymouth campus is seeking an experienced commerce teacher to join their high performing team.
Secondary French Teacher - Rangiora Campus
Ignite a passion for languages at OSGNZ!
Teacher Y7-8 - Kerikeri Campus
Join our team as a Y7/8 teacher in beautiful Kerikeri.
Head of Faculty - Languages
This role commences on 14 January 2026 with languages taught in faculty- French, Spanish and Mandarin. Kristin School offers a dynamic and creative learning environment in an Albany location with park like grounds.
International Student Coordinator
The International Student Coordinator role is new and will be responsible for providing wrap around wellbeing and care for our international students. The role is focused on helping students achieve their academic goals and ensuring their wellbeing through proactive care.
Vision
ISNZ envisions New Zealand's independent schools as global leaders in educational excellence.
We strive to empower our member schools to innovate, excel, and continually enhance their offerings in order to nurture the potential of every student.


Mission
Our mission at ISNZ is to amplify the voice of independent schools, advocate for their value, foster strategic partnerships with Government, provide schools with continued professional development and more.
We promote the importance of independent education and provide cutting-edge research and insights, ensuring our members are at the forefront of educational innovation.