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Phone: +64 9 534 4492
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Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3.45pm
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Contact Us
Phone: +64 9 534 4492
General Enquiries:
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3.45pm
Contact a Staff Member:

Join Our Team
At Howick College, we are committed to attracting and employing exceptional teaching and support staff who inspire our young people to achieve their best. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff and more than 2,300 students we offer an inclusive, innovative learning environment where excellence in education is embraced.
We value staff who share our commitment to student wellbeing and future-focused learning. Whether you're an experienced educator or looking to contribute in a support role, Howick College provides a collaborative, professional environment where you can make a meaningful difference.
Current Vacancies
Finance Accounts Administrator – Part Time
Description
Howick College is seeking an experienced finance person to be part of our team.
Applicants will need bookkeeping knowledge, good communication skills, attention to detail
and accuracy when entering data
Key duties include:
Managing accounts payable and receivable.
Reconciling entries in Xero
Weekly reimbursement payments
Managing our accounts payable approval systems
Reporting to Departments on a monthly basis using provided software
Payroll Liaison
Hours are 25 hours per week during school term-time, with some additional hours required
during term breaks.
Please send your cover letter, CV and completed support staff application form on our
website to employment@howick.school.nz
Closing date: 2 October 2026
Careers Advisor
Description
Are you passionate about guiding young people toward bright, rewarding futures?
Join us as a Careers Advisor and help students from Years 9 to 13 discover their potential, navigate
tertiary options, and build vocational pathways.
What You will do:
Drive Impact: Deliver inspiring, one-on-one career guidance and counselling to senior and junior students.
Empower Choice: Guide learners through crucial decisions on subject selection, vocational training, and future study.
Bridge the Gap: Cultivate strong, active partnerships with tertiary institutions, training providers, and local industry leaders.
What You Bring:
Youth Connection: An ability to relate to, motivate, and mentor young people.
Career Expertise: Proven experience or qualifications in career development, counselling, or industry pathways.
Collaboration & Grit: A team-first attitude with the resilience to thrive during peak school deadlines.
Top Tier Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills to build trust with students, families, and partners.
We welcome applicants from both teaching and non-teaching backgrounds. If you bring real-world industry experience, career guidance knowledge, or counselling expertise, we encourage you to apply.
The position is full-time during school term time only.
Please send your cover letter, CV and completed support staff application form on our
website to employment@howick.school.nz
Closing date: 12 October 2026
Teacher of Social Studies for 2027 - Two Positions Available
Description
Howick College is a large co-educational school in East Auckland. We are an innovative and dynamic school committed to providing high-quality education to every student who attends
our school.
We are seeking two motivated and innovative teachers of Social Studies to join our supportive and collegial team.
Collaborative educators with outstanding people skills, strong relational practice, and a commitment to placing students at the heart of learning are essential qualities that we require.
An understanding of our school culture, values, and community context will be advantageous. Experience in delivering junior and senior programmes, along with knowledge of current curriculum developments, will also be beneficial.
These are permanent positions and will commence at the start of the 2027 school year.
We welcome applications from both experienced and beginning teachers, including those
who are graduating at the end of this year.
The successful candidate will have:
- A teaching diploma
- Knowledge of the NCEA qualification framework
- Be collaborative
- High expectations
Only those who have a current New Zealand Teacher Registration certificate (or in the
process of applying) and are a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work
visa should apply.
Please send your cover letter, CV and completed teaching staff application form on our
website to employment@howick.school.nz
Closing date: 9 October 2026
Teacher of Chinese and ESOL 2027
Description
Howick College is seeking a motivated and dynamic teacher of Chinese and ESOL
to join our forward-thinking, collaborative and growing Language Faculty. This is a
full-time position with junior and senior classes.
You will be part of a well-established, collaborative Languages team that places relationships and excellence at the centre of their work.
Applicants must have:
A New Zealand teacher registration
Currently live in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa
Please send your cover letter, CV and completed teaching staff application form on our
website to employment@howick.school.nz
Closing date: 16 October, 3 pm
Teacher of Visual Arts
Description
Howick College is seeking a motivated and dynamic teacher of visual arts to join our forward-thinking, collaborative and growing Expressive Arts Faculty. This is a full-time position with junior and senior classes.
An ability to teach Textiles would be an advantage. They will be part of a well-established, collaborative Expressive Arts team that places relationships and excellence at the centre of their work.
Please state your specialities (painting, design, photography).
Applicants must have:
A New Zealand teacher registration
Currently live in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa
Please send your cover letter, CV and completed teaching staff application form on our
website to employment@howick.school.nz
Closing Date: 12 October 2026
Technology Teacher (Engineering & Resistant Materials) 2027
Description
Howick College is a large co-educational school in East Auckland. We are an innovative and dynamic school committed to providing high-quality education to every student who attends our school.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, future-focused Technology teacher to join our supportive, well-resourced department. We offer a balanced curriculum combining modern and traditional approaches, providing students with rich, hands-on learning across design, fabrication, and practical problem-solving.
The ideal candidate will have primary expertise in Engineering and Resistant Materials Technology, though capability in supporting subjects such as Design & Visual Communication (DVC) is welcomed. You will be dedicated to student-centred learning, high standards of workshop safety, and building strong, respectful relationships with young people.
Both experienced educators and provisionally registered teachers who thrive in a
collaborative, supportive environment are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must currently live in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa
Please send your cover letter, CV and completed teaching staff application form on our
website to employment@howick.school.nz
Closing Date: 14 October 2026

