Rangitoto College is looking for exceptional, empathetic and energetic bilingual learning assistant to work in classes with our students. If you are fluent in both spoken and written English and Chinese and have a passion for helping young people succeed, we want to hear from you. This is a 30 hours per week, permanent, term-time only position. The normal work day and hour for this role will be full tuition days from 8.40am to 3.20pm (30 hours per week, 40 minutes unpaid lunchtime included). School hours and term time only allow true work-life balance. Mandarin preferred, Cantonese beneficial.

To succeed in this position, you will be energetic with a sunny disposition and ideally have experience in working with young people with additional educational needs.

Job tasks and Responsibilities

The following is a range of duties that can be required of this position holder;

• Assisting students in lessons under the direction of the teacher.
• Supporting small groups of students under the direction of the teacher.
• Assisting students who have specific special needs with their personal care as required
• Assisting students who have specific needs with access arrangements and specialist furniture as required.
• Supporting students on off-site trips and activities as required.
• Contributing to IEP meetings as required
• Attending learning support meetings
• Attending professional development as required
• Maintaining professional confidentiality with regard to student information
• Positive relationships with students with additional needs
• Supervision and supporting students with special conditions as necessary

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate;

• Fluency in English AND Chinese (Mandarin preferred, Cantonese beneficial) spoken and written language
• The ability to relate to, and build trust with, young people who have additional needs
• The ability to communicate effectively to provide information, assistance, and instruction
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• To be flexible in working arrangements
• Have a professional and warm manner
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• To be able to work independently and as part of a team

Remuneration is as per the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement – Grade B-C teacher aide remuneration and will be placed on a step according to skills and experience.https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/support-staff-in-schools-collective-agreement/part-3a-teacher-aide-remuneration/

Please ensure your application is submitted through the link provided. Applications received via Email will NOT be reviewed.

Applications close 4pm Friday 13 November 2026

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time (Term Time Only)

Hours:40 hours per week (8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Mon – Fri or by negotiation)

Remuneration: Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement (SSSCA) / Librarians and Library Assistants’ Pay Equity Scale

Start Date: 25 January 2027 (or by negotiation)

About us

Rangitoto College is a vibrant, high-performing secondary school committed to academic, cultural, and personal excellence. Our Library is at the heart of our learning community – a dynamic, inclusive, and modern space designed to support curriculum delivery, foster a rich reading culture, and build vital information literacy skills for our students and staff. We are seeking an enthusiastic, tech-savvy, and student-focused Librarian to join our dedicated Library team.

About the Role

In this dynamic role, you will help shape a modern library environment that meets the evolving learning needs of our students. Working closely with the Library Manager, teaching staff, and student librarians, you will be responsible for both day-to-day library operations and engaging literacy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Collection & Technical Management: Overseeing cataloguing, processing, weeding, and stocktaking using Oliver LMS; managing digital learning resources (Learnpath, NZ Herald databases, eBooks).
• Student Engagement & Supervision: Creating a welcoming, safe, and supportive library environment during break times and study classes; actively mentoring and training our Student Librarians (leading workshops, interviewing team leaders, and co-ordinating student communications).
• Literacy & Orientation Initiatives: Developing and delivering database workshops, Year 9 & International student orientations, Book Club, Readers’ Rumble, and promotional events (Library Week, holiday reading).
• Digital Promotion & Innovation: Utilising digital platforms (Canva, Yodeck, Google Suite, social media) to promote library resources, with an interest in exploring AI applications in modern library services.
• Curriculum Collaboration: Partnering with teachers to support research, information literacy, and classroom learning goals.

What We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you possess:

• Experience & Rapport with Young People: A genuine passion for working with young people, with the patience, empathy, and communication skills to engage and guide secondary students.
• Library Experience or Qualification: Proven experience in library operations, cataloguing, and management systems (experience with Oliver LMS is highly desirable).
• A Passion for Reading: A wide knowledge of literature, particularly Young Adult fiction, and a drive to inspire a love of reading.
• Technical & Digital Competency: Proficiency in Google Suite, Canva, database platforms, and modern digital promotion tools, alongside an eagerness to embrace emerging tools (e.g., AI in education).
• Exceptional Interpersonal & Organisational Skills: Strong initiative, adaptability, high integrity/confidentiality, and the ability to thrive as part of a collaborative team.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for Rangitoto College.

In accordance with the Children’s Act 2014, the successful applicant will be required to undergo full safety checking, including police vetting and reference checks, prior to appointment.

Applications Close 4pm Monday 9 November 2026

Position Type: Fixed term (1 year, 2027 academic year), Part-time (Term Time Only)

Hours:16 hours per week

Remuneration: Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement (SSSCA) / Librarians and Library Assistants’ Pay Equity Scale

Start Date: 25 January 2027 (or by negotiation)

About us

Rangitoto College is a vibrant, high-performing secondary school committed to academic, cultural, and personal excellence. Our Library is at the heart of our learning community – a dynamic, inclusive, and modern space designed to support curriculum delivery, foster a rich reading culture, and build vital information literacy skills for our students and staff. We are seeking an enthusiastic, tech-savvy, and student-focused Librarian to join our dedicated Library team.

About the Role

In this dynamic role, you will help shape a modern library environment that meets the evolving learning needs of our students. Working closely with the Library Manager, teaching staff, and student librarians, you will be responsible for both day-to-day library operations and engaging literacy initiatives. This position is for a fixed term for 1 year (2027 academic year) due to a specific project supporting the relocation, collection reorganisation, and operational transition of our library into its new building facility.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Collection & Technical Management: Overseeing cataloguing, processing, weeding, and stocktaking using Oliver LMS; managing digital learning resources (Learnpath, NZ Herald databases, eBooks).
• Student Engagement & Supervision: Creating a welcoming, safe, and supportive library environment during break times and study classes; actively mentoring and training our Student Librarians (leading workshops, interviewing team leaders, and co-ordinating student communications).
• Literacy & Orientation Initiatives: Developing and delivering database workshops, Year 9 & International student orientations, Book Club, Readers’ Rumble, and promotional events (Library Week, holiday reading).
• Digital Promotion & Innovation: Utilising digital platforms (Canva, Yodeck, Google Suite, social media) to promote library resources, with an interest in exploring AI applications in modern library services.
• Curriculum Collaboration: Partnering with teachers to support research, information literacy, and classroom learning goals.

What We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you possess:

• Experience & Rapport with Young People: A genuine passion for working with young people, with the patience, empathy, and communication skills to engage and guide secondary students.
• Library Experience or Qualification: Proven experience in library operations, cataloguing, and management systems (experience with Oliver LMS is highly desirable).
• A Passion for Reading: A wide knowledge of literature, particularly Young Adult fiction, and a drive to inspire a love of reading.
• Technical & Digital Competency: Proficiency in Google Suite, Canva, database platforms, and modern digital promotion tools, alongside an eagerness to embrace emerging tools (e.g., AI in education).
• Exceptional Interpersonal & Organisational Skills: Strong initiative, adaptability, high integrity/confidentiality, and the ability to thrive as part of a collaborative team.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for Rangitoto College.

In accordance with the Children’s Act 2014, the successful applicant will be required to undergo full safety checking, including police vetting and reference checks, prior to appointment.

Applications Close 4pm Monday 9 November 2026

Rangitoto College is seeking enthusiastic, warm, and demanding teachers to join our highly successful, collegial Mathematics and Statistics department in January 2027 to support continued roll growth. Our ideal candidate will have experience teaching NCEA Calculus or NCEA Statistics to Level 3 and/or IB Analysis and Approaches or IB Applications and Interpretation to Higher Level.

We welcome applications from beginning teachers who can take advantage of our outstanding PCT programme. Strong mathematical ability is essential. We happily accept applications from primary- or secondary-trained teachers.

Knowledge and experience teaching New Zealand curriculum is required.

Rangitoto College is a high-performing school that aims to give every student the opportunity to thrive and excel. We do this by establishing and maintaining optimal conditions for learning, utilising a Knowledge Rich Curriculum and Mātauranga Māori, and enacting research-informed Teaching Principles.

Teachers at the college are expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/secondary-teachers-collective-agreement as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64,119.00 and top rate of $107,886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applicants who have applied for this position within the last 3 months need not reapply.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 11 November 2026

Please note: Due to an unforeseen maintenance issue with the Education Gazette, we are extending the application closing date for this role to ensure compliance with clause 3.2.2(a) of the STCA. Thank you for your understanding.

Rangitoto College invites applications for permanent full-time positions in the English Department, commencing in Term 1, 2027.

We seek innovative and enthusiastic teachers who have a deep interest in English as a subject, as well as in pedagogy. The department is collegial, organised and well-resourced, and is part of an exciting, high-performing school that aims to give every student the opportunity to excel.

The College offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma. IB experience is advantageous, but not required.

We are open to applications from both experienced teachers as well as from beginning teachers, who can take advantage of our excellent PCT programme. Rangitoto aims to offer you the best supportive environment to enjoy, and develop, your career.

Teachers at the college are expected to contribute to the extensive co-curricular life of the school.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/secondary-teachers-collective-agreement as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64,119.00 and top rate of $107,886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applications close 4pm Tuesday 3 November 2026

Rangitoto College is seeking a permanent Te Reo Māori teacher to join our Māori (Te Manu Taki) Department to start Term 1 2027.

Role Overview: As a Te Reo Māori teacher, the successful applicant will be pivotal in delivering high-quality, culturally responsive education in the Te Reo Māori Language curriculum. Responsibilities will include developing and implementing engaging lesson plans, fostering a supportive learning environment, and contributing to the overall cultural enrichment of our school community. Successful applicants will be willing to teach beyond the Te Reo Māori curriculum.

Please refer to the attached job description for specific details of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach Te Reo Māori across various year levels.
• Develop and implement culturally relevant and dynamic lesson plans.
• Support and encourage students’ language development and cultural understanding.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance cross-curricular integration of Māori pathways.
• Participate in school-wide cultural initiatives and professional development.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A relevant teaching qualification and current registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori and a deep understanding of Māori culture.
• The ability to teach Te Reo Māori.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire students.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and cultural competency.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a cultural development programme (Tū Rangatira) to enhance cultural identity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive Māori department committed to Māori success and excellence.
• Contribute to the preservation and promotion of Te Reo Māori and Māori culture.
• Be part of any of our Kaihoe whānau and support any of our kaupapa: Tū Rangatira, Kapa Haka, Kī ō Rahi and Wānanga Series.

If you are enthusiastic about teaching Te Reo Māori and want to make a meaningful impact on our ākonga and their learning journey, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Applications close 4pm 3 November 2026

Rangitoto College invites applications for a full time LTR position as an Art Teacher in the Visual Arts Department to cover for maternity leave, commencing Term 1 through to the end of Term 4 2027. Design specialist preferred, with the ability to teach to Level 3 Design and NCEA Scholarship Design. Please state other media or subject expertise.

We seek an innovative and enthusiastic teacher who has a deep interest in the visual arts and the creative industries, as well as in pedagogy. The department is collegial, collaborative, creative, and successful, with passionate teachers who specialise in a range of media. Large (for an art department), we consider our diversity to be our strength. The right candidate will be well-versed in use of the Adobe Suite, with the capacity to teach in a creative digital environment.

Teachers at the college are expected to contribute to the extensive co-curricular life of the school.

Contract and remuneration will be in accordance with the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/secondary-teachers-collective-agreement as assessed by the Salary Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Education. Annual remuneration is dependent on service and qualifications, starting rate of $64,119.00 and top rate of $107,886.00. Hours of work will be as set out in the STCA.

Applications close 4pm Tuesday 3 November 2026