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Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher. Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

We are looking for a dynamic teacher who loves to bring out the best in neurodiverse young people / ākonga and is energised by giving rangitahi opportunities for success.

Days to be worked will be negotiated.

The successful applicant will have strengths and experience in :

• Building relationships that are focused on learning with young people.
• Delivering an adapted curriculum that is responsive to ākonga needs.
• Relating with all staff as well as external stakeholders in a collaborative way to support ākonga.
• Co-constructing and monitoring individual educational programmes that focus on readiness to learn, literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
• The intrinsic rewards that come with building good relationships with diverse learners.
• A supportive team of residential and day school staff who collaborate effectively to promote learning.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Te Otu Mātua HRC is a time-limited intervention for rangatahi who experience neurodiverse challenges such as ASD, intellectual impairments, specific learning disabilities, ADHD, and trauma, as well as a range of similar presentations that may not have been diagnosed. Our values are Whanaungatanga / Build relationships, Manawa-Roa / Be reflective, and Whaiwhakaaro / Reflect. Our vision for each akonga is ‘Whakarangatirahia / Be the best you can be’. To experience success in education, these young people need to feel safe, make connections, and learn ways to manage their emotions.

Every interaction with every ākonga by every kaiako has the potential to make a difference for that ākonga. We are intentional in creating a therapeutic environment that supports ākonga to develop the emotional, social, and regulation skills essential to being ready to learn and to take these skills with them when they leave. We work in partnership with ākonga whānau, the enrolling school, and referrer.

Start date : Monday 26 January 2026, or by negotiation.

How to apply

Please contact the EA for an application pack :

Physical address :

15 Nash Road, Halswell, Christchurch

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