Vacancies

School Counsellor

25 hours per week during term time – Maternity Leave 

Nga Tawa is a special character boarding and day school for year 9-13 girls in Marton, Rangitikei. We are seeking a highly motivated school counsellor to join our wellbeing team.

Reporting to the Director of Wellbeing, the successful applicant will have a relevant tertiary qualification in counselling, psychology or social work, ideally to a Masters level. They must have a full or provisional membership with a recognised professional body. Previous experience working in a school or youth counselling setting is preferred.

Skills required:

• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to create effective networks within the school and with external agencies
• Effective problem solving and crisis management skills
• Ability to advocate for and build relationships with our diverse community

Days and hours of work during the school term are negotiable. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or resident or have a valid work visa.

Apply by sending a covering letter, a copy of your C.V and a completed application form to the Director of Wellbeing, Cara Ferris, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz. 

Start Date: Monday 26 January 2026 to Friday 12 June
Applications close:  Friday 5 September

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Teacher of English

Due to the internal promotion of one of our English teachers, we are now seeking an enthusiastic educator to join our outstanding and supportive teaching team at Nga Tawa Diocesan School.

The successful applicant will be experienced in teaching English at secondary school level within the NCEA framework and will be committed to fostering a love of learning and critical thinking in young women.

Experience and Qualifications:

• New Zealand registered, qualified teacher
• Bachelor degree or similar
• Postgraduate Teaching Diploma
• Secondary teaching experience within an NCEA framework
• Embedded practice of te ao Maori
• Previous teaching experience at scholarship level is an advantage

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach motivated, high-achieving students in a well-resourced and future-focused learning environment.

Onsite accommodation is negotiable, and meals are available as part of this position.

If you are passionate about girls' education and interested in teaching engaged students, apply by sending a covering letter, a copy of your CV, and a completed application form to Principal, Lesley Carter, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz.

A position description and application form are available on our website:
www.ngatawa.school.nz/vacancies

Start Date: Term 1 2026
Applications Close: Friday 5 September    

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