Technology teacher / Kaiako

Overview

Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled Technology teacher to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position commencing 28th January 2026.

Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is a co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 1150 students. Around 30% of our students identify as Māori, and we maintain strong connections with our local iwi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa. The successful candidates will be committed to learning about or continuing their journey with Ngāti Tūwharetoatanga. Understanding the stories, land, and people of our mana whenua is essential to working in our school.

We are deeply committed to achieving equitable outcomes for our Māori students and to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Taupō is located in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. The region offers an exceptional lifestyle with access to fishing, golf, walking, cycling, sailing / kayaking, family-friendly adventures, arts and culture, and award-winning eateries serving local produce. Employment at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is not just a job—it’s a lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Teach Technology to Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura
• Be innovative, collaborative, student-focused, culturally responsive and relational
• Build positive, learning-focused relationships with rangatahi and contribute to a supportive team
• Co-curricular involvement in the wider life of the school is encouraged and considered an advantage

About the School and Community

Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is a co-educational secondary school with a roll of approximately 1150 students. The successful candidates will be committed to learning about or continuing their journey with Ngāti Tūwharetoatanga. Understanding the stories, land, and people of our mana whenua is essential to working in our school.

Location and Lifestyle

Taupō is located in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. The region offers an exceptional lifestyle with access to fishing, golf, walking, cycling, sailing / kayaking, family-friendly adventures, arts and culture, and award-winning eateries serving local produce. Employment at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College is not just a job—it’s a lifestyle.

Application

Please send your cover letter, CV, and application for employment form to :

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