Randstad Education assists schools in New Zealand with casual, long term and permanent teaching positions in a wide range of schools including primary, intermediate, secondary, special needs and behavioural schools.

To work in schools in New Zealand you are required to have your qualifications assessed. You can do this by visiting www.nzqa.govt.nz. It is also a requirement to register with the New Zealand Teachers council. Information regarding this can be found on www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz. The Teachers Council and the NZQA will charge you a fee to complete this process.

gaining sponsorship

Due to a shortage of teachers in New Zealand schools may sponsor British trained teachers however you are still required to have your qualifications assessed as per the processes above.

working in early childhood

Early Childhood Centres throughout New Zealand provide care to the 0 to 5 year old age group. This includes qualified and unqualified staff. If you hold an overseas qualification that you believe allows you to work in an Early Childhood centre you will need to have it recognised by the NZQA. For more information, visit their website - www.nzqa.govt.nz

To work as an unqualified Early Childhood worker or unqualified assistant, no formal qualification is needed. However, you must have experience working with children aged 0 to 5 years and demonstrate initiative.

work permits

New Zealand schools may assist successful teachers with work permits. Once a job offer is made the school and teacher will work together in finalising the teachers work permit. Select Education does not assist with obtaining work permits.

general information about teaching and working in new zealand

To work in New Zealand you need to obtain a visa prior to your arrival. Visit the New Zealand High Commission website or your closest New Zealand Consulate to find out your suitability.

If you are planning to emigrate to New Zealand, visit www.emigratenz.co.uk or www.immigration.govt.nz.

Please note, Randstad Education is unable to assist with obtaining visas or immigration. It is the responsibility of each applicant to have their suitability assessed. Randstad Education is not a migration agent.