Te Ohanui (Palmerston North Specialist School) (Proposed opening date: 2027-07-19) · Manawatu/Whanganui
5 Teacher Positions
Other education organisationFull-time, Permanent
Te Ohanui is seeking five full-time, permanent teachers in Palmerston North for its new specialist school. The school will support up to 125 ākonga aged 5 to 21 with high and complex learning needs, using personalised, collaborative teaching alongside whānau, therapists, teacher aides and specialists. The listed start date is Term 2, 2027, ahead of the proposed Term 3 opening.
- Five permanent teaching positions
- Learners aged 5 to 21
- High and complex learning needs
- Multidisciplinary teaching partnerships
Closes in 20 days
Applications close 25 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Five full-time, permanent teaching positions supporting ākonga aged 5 to 21 with high and complex learning needs. Teachers will provide personalised learning focused on communication, wellbeing, independence and achievement, working with whānau, therapists, teacher aides and specialist staff. The listed start is Term 2, 2027, ahead of the school’s proposed Term 3 opening on 19 July 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Experience with learners who have diverse and complex needs
- Positive behaviour support and strong relationship-building practice
- Inclusive, evidence-informed teaching approaches
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice
- Partnership skills with whānau and multidisciplinary teams
- Current New Zealand teacher registration and relevant qualifications
About the school
Te Ohanui will be a new specialist school in Palmerston North, supporting up to 125 ākonga. It is described as the first specialist school established in Aotearoa New Zealand in 50 years, with an inclusive, relationship-based and strengths-focused approach.
How to apply
Visit the Te Ohanui website for the application pack and further information, then send a CV, cover letter and completed application form to the school recruitment contact. Applications close on 25 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Other education organisation
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Other
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Kia tupu, kia hua | To grow, to flourish This is a rare opportunity to join the staff team of Palmerston North's newest school. Opening in Term 3, 2027, Te Ohanui will be the first specialist school established in Aotearoa…”
The school
- Type
- Specialist School
- Authority
- State
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 374 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North
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