Education Coordinator

New Zealand Skills & Education Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NZSE is seeking an Education Coordinator to connect aspiring teachers with placement opportunities across Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary settings. You will ensure learner readiness, foster strong education-sector partnerships and support learner success throughout their journey.

You’ll draw on teaching expertise to match learners to placements, maintain compliance, and contribute to a high-quality educational experience for students and partners alike.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience interviewing and assessing learner or applicant suitability
• Experience working within schools, ECE centres, tertiary education or similar educational environments
• Excellent organisational and administrative capability
• Confidence using technology and student management systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate learner placements across ECE, primary and secondary education settings
• Regularly visit placement sites to support learner success and strengthen partnerships
• Conduct interviews for domestic and international applicants
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to learners
• Provide relief lecturing cover when required
• Undertake student teacher observations in schools when needed
• Liaise with Associate Teachers and complete assessment reports
• Manage placement documentation and MOUs
• Support audit, compliance and reporting requirements

Job description

Ko wai mātou | About Us

At NZSE, our mission is to produce successful graduates through exciting educational experiences.

We are passionate about transforming lives through the power of learning and are seeking an experienced and dedicated Education Coordinator to join our School of Education.

This is a unique opportunity for a registered teacher who enjoys building relationships, supporting learners and working closely with primary and secondary schools and early childhood education (ECE) centres.

You will play a critical role in coordinating student placements, assessing learner readiness, maintaining strong education-sector partnerships and supporting learner success throughout their educational journey.

Mō te tūnga | The Role

As our Education Coordinator, no two days are the same. You'll be connecting aspiring teachers with exciting placement opportunities across Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary settings, helping them gain the real-world experience they need to thrive.

Drawing on your teaching expertise and professional judgement, you will match learners with suitable placement opportunities while ensuring compliance, quality outcomes and positive stakeholder relationships.

From interviewing future teachers and supporting learners throughout their journey, to visiting placement sites and occasionally stepping into the classroom yourself, you'll be at the heart of creating outstanding learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate learner placements across ECE, primary and secondary education settings
• Regularly visit placement sites to support learner success and strengthen partnerships
• Conduct d interviews for domestic and international applicants
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to learners
• Provide relief lecturing cover when required
• Undertake student teacher observations in schools when needed
• Liaise with Associate Teachers and complete assessment reports
• Manage placement documentation and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
• Support audit, compliance and reporting requirements

He kōrero mōu | About You

You're a people person who enjoys connecting with learners, educators and industry partners. You're organised, adaptable and passionate about helping others succeed.

Ideally, You'll Have

• A Bachelor's Degree in Teaching, Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Current New Zealand Teacher Registration
• Experience working within schools, ECE centres, tertiary education or similar educational environments
• Experience interviewing and assessing learner or applicant suitability
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative capability
• Confidence using technology and student management systems
• A full clean New Zealand driver's licence

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to learner success. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, embrace Mātauranga Māori and foster culturally responsive teaching and learning practices that empower all learners to thrive

In Return, You'll Enjoy

• A rewarding role helping shape the future teaching workforce of Aotearoa
• Competitive remuneration and staff benefits
• A collaborative, supportive and passionate team environment
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of future educators every day