Teacher of outdoor education

Wakatipu High School; Otago; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New Zealand seeks an outdoor education professional for a full-time position starting January 21, 2026. The ideal candidate should possess qualifications in various outdoor activities and demonstrate effective leadership and a commitment to student-centred learning.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach outdoor education to Level 3 is preferred.
• Qualified in various mediums: alpine, bush, rock, and kayak.
• Pedagogically progressive and student-centred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outdoor education in a flexible learning environment.
• Form effective professional relationships with students.
• Contribute to the all-round education of students.

Skills

Organisational outdoor safety systems

Teaching outdoor education

Leadership

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 21/01/2026, End Date: 10/12/2026 (Leave without pay)

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

Health and physical education

Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great outdoor education professional to teach senior outdoor education. The ideal candidate will be qualified in a variety of mediums (including alpine, bush, rock and kayak) and be an effective leader of organisational outdoor safety systems.

The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students.

The ability to teach outdoor education to Level 3 is preferred. Please state any other specialist subjects.

Wakatipu High School is a well-resourced, co-educational school with a growing roll of more than 1450 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.

Start date: 21 January 2026.

How to apply

Please apply via the vacancy link provided.

Physical address:
47-49 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown

Postal Address:
Private Bag 50080, Queenstown, 9348

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