Waiau Area School · Southland
Teacher of Technology – Hard Materials
Area schoolFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcomeHousing or relocation help
Waiau Area School in Southland is seeking a full-time permanent Technology teacher specialising in hard materials, starting February 2027. The role covers middle and senior school programmes and Technology teaching for local primary schools, with workshop safety, project-based learning and vocational pathways. Beginning teachers may apply; school housing, a management unit and the Area Schools Priority Teacher Supply Allowance are available.
- Hard materials Technology specialisation
- Teaching Years 1–13 across programmes
- School housing available
- Agriculture, trades or outdoor skills advantageous
Closes in 16 days
Applications close 14 Oct 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Teach hard materials technology across the middle and senior school, and provide technology programmes for local primary students. This is a full-time, permanent position starting February 2027, with a Management Unit, the Area Schools Priority Teacher Supply Allowance, and school housing available.
What they’re looking for
- Hard materials technology teaching experience
- Confidence managing workshop safety
- Experience with project-based learning
- Ability to build trades and vocational pathways
- Agricultural, trades, or outdoor education skills
About the school
Waiau Area School is a Years 1–13 area school in Southland. It offers small classes, a supportive staff environment, and a well-equipped technology facility.
How to apply
Applications close on 14 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Technology
- Allowances
- Area Schools Priority Teacher Supply Allowance, Management Unit
- Listed
- 29 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Waiau Area School (Years 1 to 13) seeks an innovative and skilled Technology teacher specialising in hard materials. The successful applicant will lead practical, engaging programmes that inspire students across the middle and senior school and run Technology programmes for…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 132
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 47 Orawia Road, Tuatapere
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