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VACANCIES

Teaching positions are advertised in the Education Gazette 

Kaiawhina Te Ao Māori

Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2,800 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our student and staff community.

 

We are currently looking for a Kaiawhina Te Ao Māori to support our Kaihautū in giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori at Avondale College to support the success of tauira Māori.

 

Key result areas include:

  • Help supervise / support study times in the wharenui

  • Support Kaihautū and Kaiako with organisation related to tauira Māori across the school and in the whānau class

  • Support relationships with local primary & intermediate schools in regards to tauira Māori

  • Support community events such as Matariki and Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

  • Be an active member of the staff team for kapahaka and Polyfest practices

  • Support kapahaka as an important year-round activity, as well as competing at Polyfest and performing at other relevant events

  • Work with Kaihautū to ensure school events respect tikanga, e.g. pōwhiri, prizegivings, assemblies

  • Support tauira Māori in their leadership of school events and assemblies

  • Support school events such as whanau BBQ, and Māori Careers event.

  • Play an active role in managing Te Puna Aroha as an asset for our school.

  • Other related goals and objectives as required

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The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and / or previous experience of working with teenagers. Excellent written and spoken English language skills and experience in Te Ao Māori are essential, and speakers of te reo Māori are preferred.  Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office is required.

 

This position is permanent, part time, term time only, working up to 18 hours per week between the hours of 8:45am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday (exact days to be confirmed). The nature of this role requires some flexibility in working hours. The full job description can be downloaded below.

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To register your interest, please attention your CV and covering letter to Yasmin Khan, Business Manager

and apply via SEEK job no. 90486158

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All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.  Terms of employment would be as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2022 – 2024.

 

This role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.

 

Applications close: 4:00pm Wednesday 11th March 2026

Technology Technician

Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2,800 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity provide the foundation for our student and staff community.

 

We have an opportunity available for a part-time Technology Technician within our Technology Department.  The role includes servicing and repairing machines, sharpening tools, constructing teaching aids and models, and preparing materials for classroom teaching.

 

This role is a part-time position, working 12 hours per week, term time only.  Hours of work would be between 8.00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, some flexibility may be required. Previous experience within a school environment is desirable.

 

The applicant must have a mechanical engineering or trade background with the skills and knowledge to safely use and keep a variety of machines and hand tools in optimum working condition.

 

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Good time management

  • Excellent communications skills

  • Flexibility, being able to vary tasks and adapt to a range of situations

  • Methodical

  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  • Reliable/good timekeeping

  • Efficient

  • Ability to work and contribute to a team environment and goals

  • High professional and personal standards with quality output of work

  • Approachable and friendly manner

  • Full NZ Drivers Licence

 

The role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.

 

To register your interest, please submit your CV and covering letter via SEEK job number 90638255. A job description is available below.

 

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

 

Applications close: 4:00pm Sunday 15th March

Teacher Aide - Fixed Term

Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2,800 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our student and staff community.

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We are currently looking for a Teacher Aide who is passionate about young people and enjoys working as part of a team. The role involves supporting students in class and working with small groups of students to improve their literacy skills.

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The successful candidate will have proven Teacher Aide experience and / or previous experience of working with teenagers. Excellent written and spoken English language skills are essential.  Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office is preferred.

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This position is fixed term, term time only, for the 2026 school year, working up to 30 hours per week between the hours of 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday (exact days to be confirmed).  This position is fixed term because it involves working on a project to provide Teacher Aide assistance to specific students.

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The full job description can be downloaded below.

 

To register your interest, please submit your CV and covering letter via SEEK job number 90700859. A job description is available below.

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All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.  Terms of employment would be as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2022 – 2024.

 

This role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.

 

Applications close:  4:00pm Wednesday 18th March 2026

 

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Administration Assistant

Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2,800 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity provide the foundation for our student and staff community.

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We are seeking a confident and motivated Administration Assistant to provide administrative support to our busy Social Science and Math Departments.  Performing a variety of administrative tasks, you will be an integral part of the team and ensure the smooth running of the Departments.  

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This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and professional administrator wanting to work part-time hours. You will need to have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be systematic and process driven but be flexible and able to use your initiative when required.

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Previous experience of working within a school environment is desirable but not essential.

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Key skills and attributes we are looking for are:

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in managing resources and documents.

  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions from teaching staff.

  • Familiarity with basic office equipment (printer, laminator, photocopier, FACTs).

  • Professional and reliable, with good communication skills. 

 

This is a permanent, term time only position working 15 hours per week, between 8.00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, some flexibility may be required.

 

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.  

 

Terms of employment would be as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2022 – 2024. The full job descriptions can be downloaded below.  

 

To register your interest, please submit your CV and covering letter via SEEK job number 90730599.

 

The role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.

 

Applications close: 4.00pm Sunday 22 March 2026​

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Property Maintenance Assistant

Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2,800 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity provide the foundation for our student and staff community.

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We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Property Maintenance Assistant to join our Property Team and take responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of the school buildings and grounds.  This is a varied and busy role in which you will use your all-round property maintenance skills to ensure that buildings’ fixtures and fittings are maintained to a high standard.

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Previous property maintenance and grounds experience is essential.

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Other key attributes we are looking for are:   

  • Previous experience of property and grounds maintenance.

  • Handyman skills essential.

  • The ability to work to and follow a daily schedule.

  • Good time management.

  • Reliability, responsibility and trustworthiness.

  • Good communication skills and attention to detail.

  • Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.

  • High professional standards with quality output of work.

  • Approachable, calm and friendly manner.

  • Ability to work well unsupervised.

  • Ability to coordinate multiple activities under pressure and tight time constraints.

  • Strong customer focus with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

  • Full NZ drivers licence

 

Heavy lifting and working with heights will be required at times.  

 

This role is a full-time salaried position. The full job description can be downloaded below.  

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Terms of employment would be as per the School Caretakers Collective Agreement 2025 – 2027.

 

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and the role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.

 

To register your interest, please submit your CV and covering letter via SEEK job number 90797583.

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Applications Close: Wednesday 25th March 2026

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