Taumarunui High School · Manawatu/Whanganui
RTLB | Kairaranga/Pouwhirinaki – Years 2 to 10
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Taumarunui High School is seeking an RTLB Kairaranga/Pouwhirinaki to support ākonga and schools across the Otorohanga and Te Kuiti areas, working with Years 2 to 10. The role suits qualified RTLBs or experienced New Zealand registered teachers with more than five years’ experience; it involves specialist itinerant support and substantial travel, with a negotiated or Term 1, 2027 start.
- One MU allowance
- Full driver’s licence required
- Postgraduate RTLB study within 12 months
- Māori-English bilingual skills advantageous
Closes in 18 days
Applications close 23 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
This full-time, permanent RTLB role supports ākonga and schools across the Otorohanga and Te Kuiti areas, including Years 2 to 10. Day-to-day work involves itinerant specialist support in learning and behaviour, building teacher and school capability through inclusive, culturally responsive practice and He Pikorua. The role includes extensive travel, sometimes up to 90 minutes to remote schools, with one MU SDA allowance. Start timing is negotiable or during Term 1, 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Qualified RTLB or New Zealand registered teacher with over five years’ experience
- Leadership supporting teachers with diverse learning needs
- Māori and English bilingual ability
- Strengths-based, inclusive and culturally responsive practice
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative professional skills
- Full driver licence
About the school
Taumarunui High School is a secondary school and wharekura for Years 7 to 15. The wider RTLB cluster supports kura and rumaki, including bilingual learning settings.
How to apply
Send a CV and cover letter by email or post to the principal at Taumarunui High School. Applications close on 23 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Resource teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 1 X MU SDA
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Hei Huruhuru RTLB Cluster 17 is seeking a qualified RTLB or highly skilled, and experienced teachers (with more than 5 years teaching experience as a New Zealand registered teacher) to join our team, supporting schools across the Otorohanga/Te Kuiti areas.…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 287
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 202 Golf Road, Taumarunui
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