Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu · New Zealand (nationwide)
Kaiako - Literacy Intervention Specialist
SecondaryFull time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 13/12/2027 (Fixed term Project)
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is appointing Literacy Intervention Specialists to support ākonga in Years 6–13 through online, one-to-one and small-group teaching from a Te Kura office anywhere in New Zealand. This full-time, fixed-term project runs from 28 January to 13 December 2027; part-time may be considered, with up to two work-from-home days weekly, and requires current NZ registration and practising certificate.
- Five positions available
- Six- to 24-week intervention blocks
- Weekly Huinga Ako learning advisories
- Data-informed literacy acceleration
Closes today
Applications close 5 Nov 2026, 11:59pm.
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About the role
Five full-time literacy intervention specialist roles are available from 28 January to 13 December 2027, with 40 hours preferred and part-time options considered. You will support Years 6–13 learners online through individual and small-group teaching, designing literacy programmes, tracking progress, leading weekly Huinga Ako, and working with colleagues and whānau. The role is based at any Te Kura office nationwide, with up to two days working from home each week.
What they’re looking for
- Current New Zealand teacher registration and practising certificate
- Experience with accelerated literacy teaching approaches
- Strong data-informed teaching skills
- Ability to engage learners and whānau
- Understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum
- Innovative approaches to authentic learning
About the school
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu provides nationwide online learning for learners in Years 6–13.
How to apply
Apply by 5 November 2026. The listing does not provide application instructions or a closing time.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 13 Dec 2027
- Listed
- 14 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We're seeking passionate Literacy Intervention Specialists who believe in the transformative power of literacy. You'll deliver targeted, high-impact support to learners in Years 6–13—working online, either synchronously or asynchronously, one-on-one or in small groups. Your mission: provide intensive, wrap-around inte”
The school
- Type
- Correspondence School
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 9,257
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 11 Portland Crescent, Thorndon, Wellington
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