Opportunities in teaching

New Zealand needs well-qualified, dynamic and enthusiastic teachers who enjoy working with young people – whether it is at the early childhood, primary or secondary level.

Teaching is a challenging job, the pay and conditions are competitive and the rewards are enormous. It is a profession which helps you gain people and management skills and allows you to work in an environment where you can really make a difference.

From time to time there are more opportunities in some teaching sectors than others - for instance, more male teachers are needed in early childhood and primary classrooms.  We’ve summarised where other opportunities also currently lie:

• Early childhood teachers - new professional registration requirements for early childhood teachers in New Zealand are also placing pressure on numbers in many parts of the country, and in particular the Auckland region.
  
• Primary teachers - currently opportunities are greatest in the Auckland region.
  
• Secondary teachers of maths, physics, chemistry, te reo Māori, home economics and technology are in particular demand.  There is an ongoing need for experienced, well-qualified teachers in all subjects and middle and senior managers.
  
• Special education teachers - qualified, experienced teachers of children with learning or behavioural issues, and those working with children with physical disabilities, are sought after.
  
• Auckland - with its increasing population Auckland is experiencing teacher supply pressure across the sectors.

For more details about each teaching sector click on Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary.