Bilingual Learning / Liaison Support Assistant

HIllmorton High School; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillmorton High School in Christchurch is seeking a Bilingual Learning / Liaison Assistant for the English Language Learning Department. The fixed-term role runs for 7 weeks, from 12 October 2026 to 27 November 2026, approximately 20 hours per week by negotiation.

You will work primarily with small groups of ākonga (years 7–13), be fluent in English and Tigrinya, and liaise with families. Police vetting is required; eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting English language learners.
• Willingness to liaise with families of students.
• Police vetting required before appointment.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand and reside there.

Responsibilities

• Support progress and engagement of ākonga in years 7–13.
• Liaise with caregivers to support learning goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement language learning strategies.
• Work with small groups of students in English language learning contexts.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Family liaison

Collaboration with teachers

Job description

HIllmorton High School – Christchurch, South Island

Inspiring academic excellence, leadership and a love of learning.

Hillmorton High School is a diverse urban coeducational school situated in the South-West of Christchurch. The school is a fast growing Y7–13 school with dedicated middle and senior schools. We have a roll of around 1400 and with further building works underway, the roll is expected to increase in the next few years. We provide students with a caring and supportive environment, to help them achieve academic excellence, leadership skills and a love of learning.

The role

We are looking for a Bilingual Learning / Liaison Assistant to join our English Language Learning Department for an immediate start. The role is focused on supporting the progress, engagement and achievement of ākonga and the liaison with their caregivers.

Please note this position is for a fixed term 7 week period and not permanent, commencing on 12 October 2026 and ending on 27th November 2026.

This is a part-time, term-time only position, working approximately 20 hours per week by negotiation, may be negotiated (days and hours are by negotiation and will be reviewed termly based on need). Remuneration is based on the Support Staff (Teacher Aide) in Schools Collective Agreement.

Working primarily with small groups of students from year 7 to year 13, the ideal candidate will:

Be fluent in English and Trigrinya

Demonstrate a passion for education and supporting English language learners

Be willing to liaise with the families of students

Be able to work collaboratively with teachers and staff to support student learning

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Applicants will be required to undergo police vetting and cannot be appointed until a successful result has been received. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and reside here.

Closing date: 3pm on Monday 7 September 2026, with interviews of successful shortlisted candidates occurring the following week.