Teacher of Wood and Hard Materials Technology

Waitara High School; Waitara; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waitara High School is seeking an enthusiastic teacher of wood technology to join the technology department and lead the delivery of high-quality practical woodworking. The role includes contributing to a strategic expansion into a broader hard materials technology curriculum over time, aligning with local contexts, sustainability, and project-based learning.

The ideal candidate will be NZ registered (or eligible) with a solid commitment to workshop health and safety, collaborative

Qualifications

• NZ registered teacher (or eligible for registration).
• Strong commitment to workshop Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborative mindset and dedication to student-centred design thinking.

Responsibilities

• Wood Technology focus: strong practical expertise, workshop safety, timber fabrication.
• AS Design: deliver AS Design / NCEA Design Technology pathways and guide students through design processes.
• NZ Curriculum refresh understanding: integrate NZ Curriculum updates, Te Mātaiaho, sustainability and project-based learning.
• Future curriculum growth: help transition to integrated Hard Materials as facilities and pathways expand.

Skills

Wood technology focus

AS Design

NZ curriculum refresh

Curriculum growth

Education

NZ registered teacher

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and future-focused teacher of wood technology to join our dynamic technology department.

While the primary focus of this role is delivering exceptional wood technology, we are looking for a forward-thinking educator who can support our strategic vision to expand into a broader hard materials technology curriculum over time.

Key responsibilities and ideal candidate profile

• Wood Technology Focus: Strong practical expertise and confidence in workshop safety, timber fabrication, and working with traditional and modern woodworking techniques.
• AS Design Expertise: Proven capability (or clear potential) to deliver AS Design / NCEA Design Technology pathways, guiding students through rigorous spatial, product, and functional design processes.
• NZ Curriculum Refreshed Understanding: A solid grasp of the ongoing NCEA updates and Te Mātaiaho (NZ Curriculum), integrating local contexts, sustainability, and authentic project-based learning.
• Future Curriculum Growth: A passion for helping transition our program toward integrated Hard Materials as our facilities and student learning pathways expand.

Requirements

• NZ registered teacher (or eligible for registration).
• Strong commitment to workshop Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborative mindset and dedication to student-centred design thinking.