Professional Experience Coordinator in Secondary Education

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced person to take up the role of Professional Experience Coordinator in Secondary Education.

We are also advertising a similar role which requires Primary Education knowledge.

Both positions will be based on the Tauranga campus and will work closely with our Hamilton team.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the coordination and delivery of professional experience placements, working closely with schools, academic staff, and student teachers. You will ensure high-quality, research-informed professional experiences that meet Teaching Council requirements and support student success.

You will play a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships with school partners, coordinating placements and visiting lecturers, contributing to programme development, and supporting the recruitment and selection of future teacher candidates. You will also contribute to teaching within Initial Teacher Education programmes.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone passionate about teacher education, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Salary will be in the range of $81,389 to $114,226 per year pro-rata based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. These are full-time roles (37.5 hours a week), based on our Tauranga Campus.

For more information on these roles please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact wendy.carss@waikato.ac.nz

All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You will be an experienced educator with a strong understanding of teaching in New Zealand and a passion for developing future teachers.

You will bring:

• A postgraduate qualification in education and a recognised teacher education qualification
• Current New Zealand teacher registration
• Recent experience teaching in New Zealand schools
• Proven experience mentoring teachers or leading professional development
• Strong knowledge of current teaching and learning practices
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship management skills
• You will also be collaborative, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to build strong partnerships with schools and stakeholders, and to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education is a leader in innovative teaching and educational research in Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education offers a wide range of programmes in initial teacher education, educational leadership, and related disciplines, delivered by expert academic staff across Tauranga and Hamilton.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.