Registered Nurse School-Based Health Team

Waitākere College is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our health team in a large co-educational, diverse community in West Auckland. Our priority to support students the Waitākere Way: Ako Learning / Manaakitanga Caring / Tapu Respect.
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with a current NZ practising certificate.  This position is full time, fixed term (18 months). This is a term time only position, which means you do not work school holidays.

What we can offer you

• You can make a difference in our community by working with our Rangatahi for positive outcomes
• Being part of a team that collaboratively works for the same goal
• Develop and fine tune your youth health skills, including HEEADSSSS assessments
• Multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Doctors, Pastoral Care, Counsellors, Teachers, etc., providing wrap around care
• Role modelling healthy choices and lifestyles
• Supporting students to manage and become independent with their long term health conditions
• Ongoing education and support
• Part of West Auckland School Nurses Group / Monthly supervision / Clinical Support from Te Puna Manawa HealthWEST

About you

• Must have a current NZ Annual Practising Certificate
• Must be a New Zealand citizen or resident
• Passionate about working with Rangatahi in a positive, friendly manner
• Minimum of 5 years post-grad experience
• Experience using Medtech Evolution would be preferred, but not required
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Have postgraduate qualifications in youth health/advanced nursing (or be prepared to work towards this)
• Strong understanding of working with Whānau from multicultural backgrounds
• Fulfilling contractual obligations to Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand

The role at Waitākere is varied and no two days are the same. You will be part of a dedicated team at the Hauora Centre, delivering integrated health and wellbeing for students (years 9 to 13) and supporting the needs of our Inclusion Support Centre. We work collaboratively with Dr Clinics' two mornings a week and the Pastoral Care Team at the College. You will be joining two full time nurses and we alternate between year 9  health assessments (HEEADSSS training will be provided) and day to day running of clinics and external providers supporting the needs of our youth. 

We provide medication under standing orders or as Community Nurse Prescribers to deliver accessible care for all.

This is an exciting and diverse role that needs a flexible, confident and committed person to join the team and expand our Whanau to continue to deliver exceptional health care to our expanding College and services.

Please do not delay in applying, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews for the role will be held as suitable candidates are identified. Applications may close early if we appoint.   

If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution to tamariki's health and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you. Please send a cover letter and CV and apply via SEEK https://nz.seek.com/job/92132968 

Please note we will only be in touch if you are shortlisted.
This position has been advertised previously, and we ask that if you have already applied, you please do not apply again.

Physiotherapist

Waitākere College is looking for a motivated physiotherapist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team in our Te Whare Rangimārie | Inclusion Support Centre to support students’ physical development, participation, and access to learning within our school community.

This is a part-time role working approximately 30 hours per week and has the flexibility that working in a school offers.

We are an ORS fund holder centre within Waitākere College. Our centre has 67 students and a highly professional and passionate team of teachers, therapists and support staff.

In this rewarding position, you will:

• Provide physiotherapy to enhance gross motor development, posture, mobility, and functional independence, enabling students to fully engage with the curriculum
• Assess and manage physical, mobility, and postural support needs, including recommendations and applications for specialised equipment, assistive technology, and orthotics
• Coordinate and work with the orthotics team (an orthotics clinic is held once a month) to provide students from Waitākere College and neighbouring schools the opportunity to work with an orthotist
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team with an occupational therapist, speech-language therapists, teachers, and support staff, to develop coordinated and holistic plans
• Contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by setting meaningful and achievable goals tailored to each learner
• Offer guidance and practical strategies to teachers, teacher aides, and whānau to support students’ everyday functioning and participation
• Meet your professional board requirements to maintain your annual practising certificate. 

You will:

• Be a registered physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand (or eligible for registration)
• Have experience working with children and young people

Must already be able to live and work in NZ without the requirement for a job offer or sponsorship.

This position has been advertised previously and if you have already applied, please do not apply again.  Please apply through Seek

Teacher of Textiles Technology Full Time, Fixed Term (maternity leave)

Required for: Term 4, 2026 to the end of Term 1, 2027

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and student-focused Textiles Technology Teacher to join our vibrant Technology Department for a short-term maternity cover position. The successful applicant will be capable of teaching Textiles Technology across junior levels, with the ability to support senior NCEA classes. You will be taking over well-established classes with structured design projects already in place, ensuring a smooth transition for both you and our students.

Applicants should have a strong familiarity with the New Zealand Technology Curriculum and NCEA framework, alongside hands-on expertise in garment construction, pattern adaptation, fabric properties, and design processes. Please state any other Technology subjects you are able to teach in your application. Experience working within a highly diverse, multicultural school community is essential, as is a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive teaching practices.

You must hold a current New Zealand Teaching Practising Certificate (or be in the final stages of processing). Applications from Beginning Teachers (PCTs) are welcome.

You must already be able to work in New Zealand on a permanent basis without the requirement for sponsorship or a job offer.

Please refer using the Education Gazette Ref: 1HAshC

Guidance Counsellor Full Time Permanent Start Term 3

 We are seeking a counsellor to join our pastoral care team on a full time basis.

Applicants must be provisional or full members of the NZAC (please state your membership category in your application) and be passionate about working narratively with rangatahi, their whānau, our staff and community agencies. 

The successful candidate will have confidence and capabilities with technology and be an active member of our Professional Development Programme, including Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, as well as an expectation of involvement in extracurricular activities on offer at the College.

You must already be able to work and live in New Zealand on a permanent basis without the need for sponsorship or a job offer.  
Please do not delay in applying, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews for the role will be held as suitable candidates are identified.

Please apply using the Education Gazette Ref: 1HAsiF 

HOD Guidance Counsellor Permanent Position, Start Term 3 2MUs

We are seeking an experienced Counsellor to be the HOD of our guidance department. The candidate will be experienced with Narrative Therapy as our way of working with young people at Waitākere College. 

The successful candidate will have confidence and capabilities with technology, and be an active member of our Professional Development Programme, including Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, as well as an expectation of involvement in extracurricular activities on offer at the College. The successful candidate will be running a department and leading four other counsellors.

You must already be able to work and live in New Zealand on a permanent basis without the need for sponsorship or a job offer.  
Please do not delay in applying, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews for the role will be held as suitable candidates are identified.

Please use the Education Gazette Ref: 1HAsV8 when applying.