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Discover rewarding career opportunities at ISNZ member schools. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or support staff, find the perfect role to make a difference in education.

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Senior School Head of House - Cargill

The Head of House provides leadership and pastoral oversight for a College House, fostering a strong sense of belonging, wellbeing, character and achievement for every student. The role is responsible for leading the House pastoral team, developing student leadership, and ensuring the House contributes positively to the life and culture of the College. The Head of House creates an environment where students are known, supported and challenged to achieve their personal best. The role works closely with House Tutors, students, families and College leaders to deliver a cohesive pastoral programme that promotes wellbeing, engagement, service, leadership and academic success.

Posted:
28
October
2026
Full-Time
Permanent

Head of Department, Physical Education and Health

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is widely regarded as one of Aotearoa’s leading independent schools for girls, from Year 1 to Year 13, with a proud history dating back to 1878. Marsden aspires to lay the foundation for lives of meaning, accomplishment and genuine happiness within our faith-based values-forward environment.

Posted:
28
October
2026
Full-Time
Permanent

Teacher of English & Social Studies

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of English and Social Studies to join our dynamic teaching team. This full-time, permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to inspire students through engaging learning experiences, foster literacy and critical thinking skills, and contribute to a culture of academic excellence and wellbeing. Experience with Structured Literacy approaches would be advantageous.

Posted:
28
October
2026
Full-Time
Permanent

Director of Theatre Arts

We are seeking an inspiring and visionary Director of Theatre Arts to lead Rangi Ruru's theatre arts programme. This leadership role oversees productions, performances and co-curricular opportunities across drama, dance and the performing arts, fostering creativity, participation and excellence while enriching the student experience.

Posted:
28
October
2026
Full-Time
Fixed Term

Creative Industries Teacher

Do you have a passion for Creative Industries, and would you love to teach in a supportive school with motivated students who are eager to learn? Would you like to work somewhere with all the resources you need to put your ideas for engaging and inspired learning into action? We strongly believe that behind every great school is a great team of people, and we'd love you to join ours. Our Creative Industries faculty brings together food technology, design and visual communication, digital technologies, digital media design and materials design technologies.

Posted:
27
October
2026
Full-Time
Permanent

Senior Leadership Opportunity: Associate Headmaster

We are seeking an exemplary, inspiring educational leader to join us as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in the role of Associate Headmaster.

Posted:
27
October
2026
Part-Time
Contract

Senior School Kapa Haka Tutor

$75 per hour | Part-time contract | Years 7–13 | Commencing 2 February 2027. At Diocesan School for Girls, we are committed to nurturing young women who are curious, courageous and empowered to shape their futures. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Kapa Haka Tutor to lead and develop our Senior School Kapa Haka programme for students in Years 7–13. This is an opportunity to work with talented young women, sharing your knowledge of te ao Māori and helping students develop their performance skills, confidence and pride in their cultural identity. You will have access to excellent practice facilities and resources, alongside a school community that values mātauranga Māori. ASB Polyfest in Term 1 is the major performance commitment of the year, with school events and performances continuing throughout Terms 2–4. We are looking for someone who can build a consistent programme across the school year, creating a strong, committed rōpū that students are proud to be part of.

Posted:
26
October
2026
Part-Time
Permanent

Future Pathways Advisor

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is widely regarded as one of Aotearoa’s leading independent schools for girls, from Year 1 to Year 13, with a proud history dating back to 1878. Marsden aspires to lay the foundation for lives of meaning, accomplishment and genuine happiness within our faith-based values-forward environment.

Posted:
20
October
2026
Full-Time
Permanent

Specialist Teacher - Design, Technology & Engineering

Medbury School is seeking an exceptional educator to create a future focused Design, Technology and Engineering programme for boys in Years 5 to 8. This is not a conventional Digital Technologies role. It is an opportunity to design a programme, combining design thinking, engineering, practical making and purposeful technology. In a makerspace environment, boys will identify problems, imagine possibilities, sketch, model, build, code, test, refine and turn ideas into meaningful solutions.

Posted:
17
August
2026
Full-Time
Fixed Term

English Teacher

English Teacher - Full-time, Fixed Term (parental leave)

Posted:
11
August
2026

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.

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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.

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