Palmerston North Intermediate · Manawatu/Whanganui
Amokura - Hard Materials / Technology Teacher
PrimaryFull time, Permanent
Palmerston North Intermediate is seeking a full-time, permanent Hard Materials/Technology teacher for its Amokura specialist team in Palmerston North. The role teaches Year 7 and 8 students in a well-resourced workshop, covering design, materials, equipment, construction and problem-solving, with strong safety and workshop management expected; applicants need New Zealand registration or eligibility and police vetting.
- Year 7 and 8 classes
- Well-resourced practical workshop
- Full-time permanent position
- NZ registration or eligibility required
Closes in 10 days
Applications close 9 Oct 2026, 4pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Teach hard materials and technology to Year 7 and 8 students as part of the Amokura specialist team. This is a full-time, permanent role based in a well-equipped workshop, with students designing, building and problem-solving using varied materials and equipment. The programme supports practical learning from initial ideas through to completed projects.
What they’re looking for
- Strong practical skills in hard materials and technology
- Safe, organised workshop management
- Experience engaging intermediate-aged learners
- Teaching that supports independent practical application
- Culturally responsive practice aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- New Zealand registration or eligibility, plus police vetting
About the school
Palmerston North Intermediate is a Years 1–8 school in Palmerston North. Amokura is a collaborative specialist teaching team within the school.
How to apply
Applications close on 9 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 7–8
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- NORM
- Listed
- 24 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Do you love seeing an idea turn into something real? We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Hard Materials / Technology teacher to join our Amokura specialist team and inspire our Year 7 and 8 students to design, problem-solve…”
The school
- Type
- Intermediate
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 752
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 56 Linton Street, Palmerston North
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