Waitara High School · Taranaki
Teacher of Wood and Hard Materials Technology
SecondaryFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Waitara High School in Taranaki seeks a full-time, permanent secondary teacher for wood and hard materials technology across Years 7–15. The role focuses on workshop-based wood technology, with opportunities to teach AS Design and NCEA Design Technology and help develop a broader hard materials programme. Beginning teachers may apply; start date is not stated.
- Wood technology and workshop safety focus
- AS Design and NCEA pathways
- Future hard materials curriculum development
- Open to beginning teachers
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 12:00pm.
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About the role
Teach wood technology across Years 7–15 in a secondary technology department. The full-time permanent role includes workshop safety, timber construction, woodworking techniques, and AS Design or NCEA Design Technology, with scope to help develop hard materials technology. Beginning teachers may apply.
What they’re looking for
- Practical woodwork skills and safe workshop practice
- Ability to teach AS Design and NCEA Design Technology
- Understanding of NCEA changes and Te Mātaiaho
- Use of local contexts and sustainable project learning
- Interest in developing integrated hard materials technology
- NZ teacher registration or eligibility
About the school
Waitara High School is a Years 7–15 secondary wharekura in Taranaki. The role is based in its technology department.
How to apply
Send a CV using the application contact provided in the listing. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Years 9–13
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and future-focused teacher of wood technology to join our dynamic technology department. While the primary focus of this role is delivering exceptional wood technology, we are looking for a forward-thinking educator who can support…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 418
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 18 Princess Street, Waitara
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