Hutt Valley High School welcomes applications from high quality education professionals. We are an equal employment opportunities employer.
Hutt Valley High School has a substantial reflective practice culture and is a restorative practices school. The academic, sporting and cultural strengths of our school ensure we perform strongly at a national level. Staff are encouraged to contribute both inside and outside the classroom.
Exam Centre Manager
We’re seeking an Exam Centre Manager, starting 1 July, to run our NCEA and NZ Scholarship exams during November and December. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth and successful delivery of exams for all students, and works closely with Katie Long (Principal’s NZQA Nominee / Head of Technology).
The Exam Centre Manager is employed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) on a fixed-term basis. There is also the potential for additional employment to supervise the school-run Literacy & Numeracy co-requisite testing in September.
Key requirements:
- High level of digital literacy e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and the ability to navigate new online systems and processes.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow processes accurately.
- Skilled at building rapport quickly with students, helping to ease their nerves (when required) and fostering a supportive environment.
- Confidence in leading and managing staff.
Role expectations:
- Be available to start on 1 July 2026 and work for the full exam period (November – December).
- Complete NZQA’s Exam Centre Manager training.
- Oversee all administrative and operational aspects of the NZQA examinations.
- Ensure all processes and procedures are carried out in strict adherence with NZQA guidelines.
- Support and manage a team of exam supervisors.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Lana Goddard (Principals’ PA) at lana.goddard@hvhs.school.nz by 4:00pm, Friday 12 June 2026.
Relief Teachers Needed
We are currently seeking more relief teachers to join Hutt Valley High School’s relief teacher pool. Please note, as we do not have overseas accreditation for relief teachers, overseas applicants need only apply if they have the correct legal documentation to reside and work in New Zealand. Please email Fiona Pearson (Deputy Principal) at fiona.pearson@hvhs.school.nz.
Information for Teachers Employed from Overseas
Immigration
New Zealand or Australian citizens or permanent residents seeking positions in New Zealand do not require work or resident permits. All other teachers require permits.
Hutt Valley High School is a New Zealand Immigration Accredited Employer. Overseas applicants please apply directly.
Overseas Qualifications
All overseas trained teachers require a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) assessment for salary purposes. For further information on how to get overseas qualifications recognised by NZQA please visit the NZQA website
After you have received your NZQA assessment you can apply to the Teaching Council to process your application for registration. Find out more at the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand’s website.
For information on salaries and contracts, please refer to the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement on the Ministry of Education’s website