Resource Teacher Of The Deaf - Manawatu

Ko Taku Reo – Deaf Education New Zealand; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Ko Taku Reo – Deaf Education New Zealand is seeking an engaging teacher to work with Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in mainstream and specialist settings. The role is permanent and full-time, based at Awapuni Primary School in Whanganui.

You will collaborate with whānau, school staff, and communities to support student participation and life outcomes, using NZSL and listening/speaking strategies where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Deaf children and/or mainstream students.
• Ability to engage with families/whānau and schools to support participation and success.

Responsibilities

• Work in mainstream and specialist schools with DHH students, whānau, and staff.
• Support student participation and success in education and life outcomes.
• Maintain related records and liaison with families.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Deaf education

NZ Sign Language (NZSL)

Education

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

NZ registered teacher

Job description

THE ROLE

We are seeking an engaging, innovative teacher who has strong communication skills and is a collaborative team player as these skills will be needed in all you do.

You will be required to work in mainstream schools and other specialist schools to work closely with DHH students, whānau and school staff/teams. This is a permanent, fulltime role and is based at Awapuni Primary School.

Engaging within your assigned caseload with related record keeping and liaison with families and whanau to assist with student participation and success in their education and life outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

• Proven best practice and experience working with Deaf children and/or working with mainstream children.
• Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or an experienced NZ registered teacher.
• Current, clean drivers' licence.
• Use of own car with mileage reimbursed (with conditions).
• You will have existing skills, or demonstrate a willingness to develop proficiency, in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and listening and spoken language practices for DHH learners.
• Recent practical experience working with the early levels of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026