Vacancies
Overview
Our staff are our school’s most valuable resource. It is the quality of our staff and the high expectations that we place upon ourselves that are the most important strengths in ensuring high quality teaching and learning takes place.
How to apply
- All current vacancies are listed on this page.
- Applications should be in the form of a CV, cover letter along with a completed official Waimea College:
- Please include contact details of at least two professional referees.
- Applications for vacancies should be titled ‘Job Application’ and submitted to the contact in the advertisements below.
Relief Teachers
If you would like to join our list of Teachers available for Relief, please complete the Relief Teacher Application Form and email to inspire@waimea.school.nz
One of our Deputy Principals will be in touch.
Student Support Mentor (Counsellor)
Waimea College is looking for an experienced and motivated individual for the fixed term, part-time position of Student Support Mentor (Counsellor) for 10 hours 40mins per week to be worked on a Wednesday and Thursday each week. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible and finish on Thursday 11 December 2025.
We are inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to provide professional, confidential services to our students and staff at Waimea College.
The salary range for this position will be approx. $38/hour, dependent on skills and experience. You can find more information regarding this role in the Job Description on our website.
Applications must include a cover letter, CV and the Waimea College Support Staff Application Form (which can be found at the top of this page). Please submit to Nicola Cruise (Nicola.cruise@waimea.school.nz) before 4.00pm on Monday 8 September 2025.
Please download further information regarding this position using the links below.
To apply for this positon, please click on the link below and complete the Application Form via Microsoft Forms.
Deputy Principal Application Form
HoD Business & Information Studies
2 Management Units (MUs) & 1 Middle Managment Allowance (MMA)
Full time, permanent, commencing 27 January 2026
We are seeking a suitably qualified enthusiastic teacher to lead a small team in our Business Department. We currently offer Commerce, Economics, Accounting and Business subjects to our students. Please state your senior subject specialisation. Click here to download the Job Descripton.
The college combines excellent facilities and a progressive curriculum with school values of Manaakitanga (Caring), Whanaungatanga (Belonging) and Akoranga (Learning), along with strong house spirit, pride in the school and high expectations of performance and behaviour. These values are reflected in the school motto: Semper Contendite (Always Strive).
To apply for this position, please click on the link below and complete the Application Form via Microsoft Forms.
Applications are to be submitted before 4.00pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
HoD Business & Information Studies
If you have any queries, contact Nicola Cruise at Nicola.cruise@waimea.school.nz or on 03 544 6099 (ext 813).
HoD Special Education
3 Management Units (MUs) & 1 Middle Managment Allowance (MMA)
Full time, permanent, commencing 27 January 2026
We are seeking a passionate and experienced educator to lead our Special Education Department, working with around 35 to 40 ORS funded secondary school learners. Click here to download the Job Descripton.
The successful candidate will champion inclusive practices, manage a team of specialists, and collaborate with staff, families, and external agencies to support students with disabilities and learning differences. The ability to lead the team of staff and develop individual programmes to suit learner needs are key characteristics of this position. Experience working in Learning Support or with ORS funded students would be advantageous.
Come and join a warm and welcoming team.
To apply for this position, please click on the link below and complete the Application Form via Microsoft Forms.
Applications are to be submitted before 4.00pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
HoD Special Education Application Form
If you have any queries, contact Nicola Cruise at Nicola.cruise@waimea.school.nz or on 03 544 6099 (ext 813).
About Us
Our college is committed to providing a high-quality education for its students and emphasises the importance of achieving personal standards of excellence in academic, sporting, cultural and recreational activities. The college combines excellent facilities and a progressive curriculum with values centred around Caring, Belonging and Learning. We have strong house spirit, pride in the school and high expectations of performance and behaviour. Our values are reflected in the school motto: Semper Contendite (Always Strive).
