Curriculum Leads - 3 positions

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is seeking three kaimahi to join the development team as curriculum leads. These fixed-term, full-time roles focus on creating and refreshing Year 11 content for 2027 within the Curriculum Wāhanga.

You will collaborate with the Curriculum Development Programme Manager and other leaders to ensure high-quality, cohesive materials. The positions involve leading professional learning, contributing to curriculum initiatives, and supporting ongoing development of secondary

Qualifications

• New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate.
• Proven experience in curriculum design and delivery, including online learning and resource development.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including supporting others and fostering a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide curriculum and instructional design expertise to support development of fundamental skills and modules.
• Lead secondary development teams with some involvement in Years 1–8 development as required.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of curriculum materials.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Curriculum design

Online learning

Collaborative teamwork

Education

New Zealand teacher registration

Current practising certificate

Tools

Curriculum development tools

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2027, End Date: 15/12/2027 (Project work )

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

We are seeking three dedicated kaimahi to join the development team as curriculum leads. These roles will lead and support curriculum development across Te Kura, with a focus on creating and refreshing Year 11 content in 2027. The fixed-term, full-time positions sit within the Curriculum Wāhanga and run from January to December 2027.

This role provides leadership and expertise in curriculum and instructional design. You will work closely with the Curriculum Development Programme Manager, National Leaders of Learning, and Te Mātanga o te Marau to support the development of high-quality, cohesive curriculum materials.

Key responsibilities

• Providing curriculum and instructional design expertise to support the development of fundamental skills and modules.
• Support and liaise primarily with secondary development teams, with some involvement in Years 1–8 development as required.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of curriculum materials.
• Design and deliver professional learning to support curriculum development.
• Collaborate with key kaimahi, including Kaiako Matua and subject rōpū.
• Contribute to other curriculum development initiatives as required.

You will bring the following experience, expertise, and approach:

• New Zealand teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• Proven experience in curriculum design and delivery, including online learning and resource development.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including supporting others and fostering a positive team culture.
• Expertise in the relevant learning levels.
• A collaborative approach, aligned with Te Kura values of Tika, Manaaki, and Whanaungatanga.
• The ability to take initiative and work independently when required.
• Previous involvement in curriculum development at Te Kura is preferred.

Physical address:
11 Portland Crescent, Thorndon, Wellington