Learning Support Coordinator

Waipukurau School; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waipukurau School in Hawke's Bay is seeking a learning support coordinator for a permanent role, working across multiple schools in Central Hawke’s Bay. You will support learners with diverse needs and collaborate with teachers, whānau, and agencies to navigate processes.

The ideal candidate has recent classroom experience and a strong background in neurodiversity, with an organised, flexible, student-focused approach. The position starts February 2027 and involves term alignment.

Qualifications

• Recent classroom experience with diverse learners.
• Background in neurodiversity and inclusive practice.
• Ability to navigate agency processes and paperwork.
• Strong communication with staff, learners, and whānau.
• Organised, flexible, and student-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate learning support across multiple schools in Central Hawke’s Bay.
• Collaborate with teachers, whānau and agencies to implement supports.

Skills

Neurodiversity

Classroom experience

Communication with whānau

Organised

Flexible

Education

Certificated teacher

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

We are seeking a learning support coordinator to join our team in a permanent position, working across multiple schools in Central Hawke’s Bay.

We are looking for someone who is easy to work with, organised, flexible, and student-focused, with recent classroom experience and a strong background in neurodiversity. The ideal candidate will bring the knowledge and empathy needed to effectively support diverse learners, confidently navigate agency processes and applications, communicate clearly with staff and whānau, and adapt to meet the unique needs of each school within our learning community.

In return, you will be part of a strong, collaborative team with a positive focus on enjoying our mahi together while enabling our ākonga to achieve their very best.

School visits available by appointment.

Position commences 2/2/2027 Beginning of Term 1 - 2027