Overseas trained teachers

Welcome to overseas trained teachers looking at coming to teach in New Zealand.  In this section we’ve provided as much information as possible to make your decision easier.

As well as summarising the main Teaching Opportunities, in Four steps to complete we’ve set out the processes you need to follow, once you've decided to teach here, and before you arrive on our shores.

We’ve also included essential information about Employment, useful facts and figures about Living in NZ, and what it is like Teaching in NZ including details about the three education sectors and the New Zealand schools' and early childhood curriculums.

Finally read Personal Stories to find out how other overseas teachers are enjoying teaching in New Zealand and to receive some handy hints from them.