Hard Materials Technology Teacher

Ohakune School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohakune Primary School invites applications for a Hard Materials Technology Teacher to work with Year 7–8 learners from our contributing schools in the wider Ruapehu community, starting February 2027. The role focuses on practical, hands-on learning through our Technology Centre, developing skills in design, problem-solving and real-world applications.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team, with a strong emphasis on learner wellbeing, relationships and high-quality learning.

Qualifications

• Is passionate about teaching Years 7–8 learners.
• Enjoys practical, hands-on and authentic learning.
• Can create engaging Technology programmes that inspire and challenge learners.
• Builds positive relationships quickly with learners from a range of schools and backgrounds.
• Has strong classroom management and organisation skills.
• Creates a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Is adaptable, collaborative and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Can connect learning to the local environment, community and real-world contexts.
• Is committed to developing confident, capable and resilient young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach Hard Materials Technology to Year 7–8 learners from contributing schools.
• Develop practical and engaging technology programmes in the Technology Centre.
• Collaborate with staff across contributing schools to deliver the technology curriculum.

Job description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Are you an enthusiastic, creative teacher who loves working with young people and bringing learning to life through practical experiences?

Ohakune Primary School is seeking a Hard Materials Technology Teacher to work with Year 7–8 learners from our contributing schools in the wider Ruapehu community starting in February 2027.

Our Technology Centre provides an important opportunity for learners to develop practical skills, creativity, problem-solving and independence while working alongside students from different schools.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about teaching Years 7–8 learners
• Enjoys practical, hands-on and authentic learning
• Can create engaging Technology programmes that inspire and challenge learners
• Builds positive relationships quickly with learners from a range of schools and backgrounds
• Has strong classroom management and organisation skills
• Creates a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Is adaptable, collaborative and enjoys working as part of a team
• Can connect learning to the local environment, community and real-world contexts
• Is committed to developing confident, capable and resilient young people

At Ohakune Primary School, we are proud of our strong connections with our contributing schools and the wider Ruapehu community.

Our Technology programme gives learners the chance to make, create, design, problem-solve and learn practical skills that they can take with them into the future.

You will be joining a supportive staff team that values relationships, learner wellbeing and high-quality learning.

If you are an energetic and innovative teacher who enjoys working with intermediate-aged learners and wants to make a difference through practical and engaging learning, we would love to hear from you. This position will be part time with the possibility of teacher release cover across the school to create a full time position.