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- Data Analyst - Part Time Fixed Term
- Teacher - Auckland South (0.5) Permanent
- Teacher - Taranaki (0.4) Fixed Term
- Teacher - Waikato South (0.8) Fixed Term
Data Analyst – Grafton, Auckland
Part Time (20 hours per week) – Fixed Term to December 2025
Commencing ASAP
- Interesting and meaningful work
- Fixed term, part-time position (20 hours) through to December 2025
- Auckland city location (open to discussion about other geographic locations)
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Analyst to join our team and play a crucial role in shaping data-driven decisions that will enhance student learning and school effectiveness.
In joining our school, you’ll be part of a community that makes a difference through the provision of a high-quality, responsive education to ākonga who are diagnosed with medical conditions and are too unwell to attend their regular school.
You will use your superb data analytics and problem-solving skills, a strong sense of curiosity, and an eye for detail, to transform data, identifying trends and patterns and producing actionable recommendations. You will be analysing data related to student achievement, demographics, attendance, and other valued indicators, to provide easy to distil insights that can inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and targeted interventions.
You will need excellent communication skills and an ability to establish and maintain relationships at all levels so that data needs of school staff are understood, and staff are supported in interpreting data. You will also need to prepare reports, dashboards and presentations of data findings.
Proficiency in data analysis tools, techniques and reporting (e.g., SQL, Excel, statistical software) and a relevant tertiary qualification in data analysis, statistics, or a related field required. Knowledge of the New Zealand education system and curriculum is desirable.
This is a fixed term project to the end of our school year to support validation of data, and reporting of insights and recommendations to inform decision-making going forward.
Close date for application: 21 March 2025
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Northern Health School
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school set up with the aim of maintaining the education of students who are unable to attend their regular school due to their high health needs. A nurturing school for students with health issues.
We have two tasks:
- Support student learning
- Assist students to return to their regular school as their health allows
We are one of three New Zealand health schools providing community and hospital based teaching to school aged students who are too unwell to attend their regular school.
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Teacher – Auckland South Unit (Takanini)
Part Time (0.5) – Permanent
Commencing ASAP Term 1, 2025
We invite applications from experienced primary and secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA to support a growing student roll at our South Auckland unit. Fixed term will be to the end of the 2024 school year.
Applicants must be NZ fully registered. Recent experience teaching the New Zealand curriculum preferred.
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school.
School management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the north island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.
Teachers work with students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, teacher may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).
The successful applicant will be
- Fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum
- Empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students
- Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
- Experienced and confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
- Confident teaching online
Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.
Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle (reimbursed as per collective) essential for this position.
Our teaching roles promote the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the culture of our school.
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early as they will be assessed as they are received. Previous applicants need not apply.
Close date for application: 7 March 2025
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Auckland South Unit
The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units.
The Auckland South team is located in a dedicated building within the grounds of Kauri Flats School, 181 Walters Road, Takanini. This unit covers the wider South Auckland region, north to Mt Wellington, south to Te Kauwhata and east to Beachlands.
NHS Auckland South unit teachers work with school age students in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers visit students in their homes and, depending on their health needs, students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator
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Teacher – Taranaki Unit
Part Time (0.4) – Fixed Term
Commencing Term 2, 2025 until end of school year
We invite applications from teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and experience teaching NCEA level students, ideally in senior maths and/or science. Ability to work with students of all ages preferred. Must be prepared to increase hours during the year as the student roll grows.
Applicants must be NZ fully registered.
Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education funded school. We provide education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school.
School management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the north island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.
Teachers work with students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, teacher may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).
The successful applicant will be:
- Fully registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of the school curriculum
- Empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students
- Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries
- Experienced and confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
- Confident teaching online
Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.
Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle (reimbursed as per collective) essential for this position.
Our teaching roles promote the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the culture of our school.
Close date for application: 12 March 2025
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Taranaki Unit
Taranaki unit is located at 6 Bonithon Avenue, Moturoa and serves Taranaki Base hospital plus surrounding areas north to Awakino and south to Patea.
NHS Taranaki unit teachers work with school age students in both hospital and in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers visit students in their homes and depending on their health needs, students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the Teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to unit senior teacher and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.
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Teacher – Waikato South Unit (Cambridge)
Part Time (0.8) – 1 year Fixed Term
Commencing Term 2, 28 April 2025
We invite applications from experienced secondary teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and an understanding of NCEA to join our Waikato South school unit for one year, to provide cover for a teacher away on leave.
Northern Health School is a unique, geographically dispersed school that provides education and transition support for year 0-14 students whilst ill health prevents them attending their regular school. School management and administration is predominantly based in Auckland with school units in centres throughout the north island from Kaitaia to Gisborne, Taupo and Taranaki.
Teachers work with students across a spectrum of years and subjects on either an individual basis or in small groups. Depending on the health and education needs of the student, teacher may provide the whole education programme; an education programme in association with the student’s regular school or a programme in association with Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (The Correspondence School).
The successful applicant will be:
- Fully NZ registered teacher with a highly developed knowledge of the NZ school curriculum.
- Empathetic, flexible and able to easily build rapport with students.
- Able to uphold professional and ethical boundaries.
- Experienced and confident working with students from year 0 to year 14
- Confident teaching online.
There may be a requirement to travel between classrooms located within the Te Awamutu and Cambridge areas.
Commitment to e-learning and knowledge of Office365 and Google suite tools an advantage.
Full NZ driving licence and own vehicle (reimbursed as per collective) essential for this position.
Our teaching roles promote the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the culture of our school.
Close date for application: 12 March 2025
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Waikato South Unit
NHS Waikato South Unit, 14 Wilson Street, Cambridge serves the surrounding areas of Te Awamutu, Pirongia, Otorohanga, Te Kuiti, Cambridge, Morrinsville, Te Aroha, Matamata, and between.
NHS Waikato South Unit teachers work with school age students in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.
NHS teachers may visit students in their homes depending on their health needs, and students may attend NHS student classes or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time or reduced timetable basis.
When visiting students in the community teachers may have the use of an NHS vehicle; however, should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.
ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.
Teachers are responsible to the Waikato South Unit Associate Principal, and are supported by a office administrator, and possibly a teacher aide.
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