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Vacancies

Our current vacancies are shown below.

Please note that for student teachers, your teaching placements must be arranged through your education or training institution. 
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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Permanent, Full time
8MU and 1SMA


Due to the appointment of the new principal from within the existing senior leadership team (SLT), a coveted space on the WHS SLT has opened up for 2023. 

Wakatipu High School is seeking a senior leader to join our high performing leadership team and school for 2023. The successful applicant will be an experienced and effective leader with strengths in curriculum and pedagogy as well as pastoral leadership. They will be excited and motivated by the school’s vision of delivering Aotearoa’s best all-round education and embrace a culture that values ‘people and performance’.  

The successful applicant will embrace the  opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, have a growth mindset, be student-centred, form effective professional relationships and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

Wakatipu High School is a well-resourced decile 10 co-educational school, with a rapidly growing roll of more than 1250, located in a new ILE campus in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin. 

Start date:  23 January 2023
Applications close midday on Thursday 18 August 2022
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 24 August 2022
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DEAN
Permanent, Full time
2MU and 1MMA

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​Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great educator to join our collaborative and forward-thinking team. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

Please state specialist subjects as the successful candidate will teach 3 classes. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional pastoral leader - of both students and staff, and a great teacher.

Wakatipu High School is a Decile 10 co-educational school with a growing roll of 1220 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin. 

Start date: 25 January 2023
Applications close at 12:00pm on 18 August 2022
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Position Description
HEAD OF LEARNING AREA ENGLISH
Permanent, Full time
4MU and 1MMA


 Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great leader and educator to join us in our ILE school. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to lead and deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment – they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

The ability to teach the English Curriculum to NCEA Level 3 and Scholarship is preferred.

Wakatipu High School is a decile 10 co-educational school with a growing roll of over 1220 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.  

Start date: 25 January 2023 or earlier by negotiation.
Applications close at 12:00pm on 22 August 2022.
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Position Description
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
Permanent, Full time

Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great guidance counsellor to join our collaborative and student-centred team. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced and qualified school guidance counsellor who has a growth mindset and track-record of forming effective professional relationships with students, staff, parents and the community as they support our students on their journey through WHS and beyond.

Wakatipu High School is a decile 10 co-educational school with a growing roll of 1220 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin. 

Start date: 25 January 2023 or earlier by negotiation.
Applications close at midday on Monday 22 August 2022.​
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Position Description
Teacher of outdoor education and health and physical education
Permanent, Full time

Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great outdoor education professional to teach senior outdoor education and health and physical education. The ideal candidate will be qualified in a variety of mediums (including alpine, bush, rock and kayak) and an effective leader of organisational outdoor safety systems.

The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

The ability to teach Outdoor Education to Level 3 and Scholarship is preferred. Please state any other specialist subjects. 

For the successful applicant, the role could also include school-wide responsibility for Education Outside the Classroom (1MU +  2MMA) and/or Junior Camps (2MU).

Wakatipu High School is a Decile 10 co-educational school with a growing roll of 1220 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.
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Start date: 25 January 2023, or earlier by negotiation.

​To apply please submit a CV, cover letter and proof of current teacher registration as a single PDF to apply@wakatipu.school.nz by 12:00pm on 15 August 2022
Teacher of Social Science
Permanent, Full time

Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. Due to continued roll growth, we are looking for a great educator to join our collaborative and forward-thinking learning area. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

The ability to teach economics, business studies and/or history to Level 3 and Scholarship is preferred. Please state any other specialist subjects. 

Wakatipu High School is a Decile 10 co-educational school with a growing roll of 1220 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.  
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Start date: 25 January 2023, or earlier by negotiation.

​To apply please submit a CV, cover letter and proof of current teacher registration as a single PDF to 
apply@wakatipu.school.nz by 12:00pm on 15 August 2022.
​Teacher of Science
Permanent, Full time

​Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great educator to join our collaborative and forward-thinking learning area. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

The ability to teach chemistry and/or physics to Level 3 and Scholarship is preferred. Please state any other specialist subjects.

Wakatipu High School is a decile 10 co-educational school with a growing roll of 1220 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin. 
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Start date: 25 January 2023, or earlier by negotiation.
​To apply please submit a CV, cover letter and proof of current teacher registration as a single PDF to apply@wakatipu.school.nz by 12:00pm on 15 August 2022.
Assistant Head of Learning Area health and physical education
Permanent, Full time

Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great leader and educator to join us in our ILE school. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to lead and deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment – they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset and form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

The ability to teach health and/or physical education to NCEA Level 3 and/or Scholarship is preferred.

Wakatipu High School is a Decile 10 co-educational school with a growing roll of 1220 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.  
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Start date: 25 January 2023, or earlier by negotiation.
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​To apply please submit a CV, cover letter and proof of current teacher registration as a single PDF to apply@wakatipu.school.nz by 12:00pm on 15 August 2022.
​Assistant Head of Social Science
Permanent, Full time
Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great leader and educator to join us in our ILE school. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to help lead and deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment – they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

The ability to teach the Social Science Curriculum to NCEA Level 3 and Scholarship is preferred. Please state specialist subjects. 
Wakatipu High School is a Decile 10 co-educational school with a growing roll of 1220 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.  

Start date: 25 January 2023, or earlier by negotiation.


​To apply please submit a CV, cover letter and proof of current teacher registration as a single PDF to apply@wakatipu.school.nz by 12:00pm on 15 August 2022.
Teacher of English
Teacher of English
Permanent, Full time

Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great educator to join our collaborative and forward-thinking learning area. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

The ability to teach English to Level 3 and Scholarship is preferred. Please state any other specialist subjects. 

Wakatipu High School is a Decile 10 co-educational school with a growing roll of 1220 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.  ​

Start date: 25 January 2023, or earlier by negotiation.
​To apply please submit a CV, cover letter and proof of current teacher registration as a single PDF to 
apply@wakatipu.school.nz by 12:00pm on 15 August 2022.
TIC Music
Permanent, Full time
1 Middle Management Allowance


Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great educator to join our collaborative and forward-thinking learning area. The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

The ability to teach music to Level 3 and Scholarship is preferred. Please state any other specialist subjects. 

Wakatipu High School is a decile 10 co-educational school with a growing roll of 1220 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin.  

Start date: 25 January 2023, or earlier by negotiation.


​To apply please submit a CV, cover letter and proof of current teacher registration as a single PDF to apply@wakatipu.school.nz by 12:00pm on 15 August 2022.
Science Technician
Permanent, Part time, 5-8 hours per week, term-time only

We are seeking a reliable Science Technician to support our Science Learning Area, starting as soon as possible. This permanent part-time position is 5-8 hours per week, during school hours, term-time only and the day(s) of work are negotiable. 

The role requires someone who can complete the following key tasks, in conjunction with the Science Head of Learning Area, the Lab Manager and other staff. No specific experience is required as all training will be provided. 
  • Prepare sets of apparatus, materials and solutions for biology, chemistry and physics classes. 
  • Health & Safety - e.g. be aware laboratory hazards and maintain a database of dangerous and poisonous materials and chemicals, including their usage and location.
  • Organise and maintain the science resource room and dangerous goods stores
  • Care of living specimens in conjunction with animal ethics legislation. 
  • Maintain appropriate levels of stock for all science laboratory/experiment needs and purchase when required.

To request a copy of the full position description or for any other enquiries please email apply@wakatipu.school.nz. 

Applicants must have working rights in New Zealand and should send a CV and covering letter to apply@wakatipu.school.nz by 12.00pm on Monday 15 August 2022.

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47-49 Red Oaks Drive
Frankton, Queenstown 9300
03 4427370
2022 Term Dates
Term 1
Wednesday 2 February to Thursday 14 April
Term 2
Monday 2 May to Friday 8 July 
Term 3
Monday 25 July to Friday 30 September
Term 4
Monday 17 October to Wednesday 14 December ​
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To report a student absence, please complete this form, call the school office at ​03 442 7370 or email attendance@wakatipu.school.nz

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