Central Regional Health School · Wellington, Manawatu/Whanganui
Teacher - High Health Needs - Porirua
PrimaryFull-time, Permanent
Central Regional Health School seeks a full-time permanent teacher for high health needs at its Porirua site, starting Term 1 2027. The role supports ākonga across Years 1–13 through individual and small-group teaching in homes, schools, health settings and community venues, with daily travel required. Applicants need at least five years’ successful teaching experience, a current practising certificate, full clean driver licence and vehicle access.
- Special Duties Allowance and Health School Unit
- Teaching across flexible community settings
- Individual learning programmes for health needs
- Potential work across multiple CRHS sites
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 18 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time teacher role based in Porirua, starting in Term 1 2027. Teach students with high health needs in homes, schools, health settings and community venues, working individually or with small multi-level groups across Years 1–13. Adapt and assess individual programmes, work with whānau, schools and health professionals, travel daily, and potentially work across several sites. The role includes a Special Duties Allowance and Health School Unit.
What they’re looking for
- Current full practising certificate and NZ registration
- At least five years’ successful teaching experience
- Curriculum knowledge across Levels 1–8
- Ability to adapt teaching across Years 1–13
- Inclusive, culturally responsive and learner-centred practice
- Clean full NZ driver licence and access to a private vehicle
About the school
Central Regional Health School is a state special school for ākonga in Years 1–14 who cannot regularly attend their usual school because of health needs. It works with whānau, schools of enrolment and health professionals to maintain learning and support transitions back to school or onward.
How to apply
Email a CV, cover letter and completed application for appointment to the school. Applications close on 18 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Health school teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- Special Duties Allowance, Health School Unit
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Central Regional Health School is a state special school providing education for ākonga in Years 1–14 whose health needs prevent regular school attendance. In partnership with whānau, schools of enrolment and health professionals, we support students to maintain their educational…”
The school
- Type
- Specialist School
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 24
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- Level 7 234 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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