Employment at HRC

Located in Christchurch, HRC Te Otu Mātua is a time-limited intervention for rangatahi, aged 8-16 years, with complex behaviours who experience neurodiverse challenges such as ASD, intellectual impairments, specific learning disabilities, ADHD, and trauma, as well as a range of similar presentations that may not have been diagnosed. Our vision for each of our students is ‘Whakarangatirahia/Be the best you can be’. To experience success in education these young people need to feel safe, make connections, and learn ways to manage their emotions. We believe that every interaction with every student by every kaiako has the potential to make a difference for that student, and we are intentional in creating a therapeutic environment.

We focus on supporting students to develop the skills they will need when they leave HRC. To achieve this, our residential and day school teams work in partnership with the student’s family, enrolling school, and referrer. We emphasise development of emotional, social and regulation skills essential to being ready to learn. We have four houses; one of these is specifically for girls, and one follows a Māori kaupapa.

Teacher Assistant - permanent

We are looking for a teacher assistant to join our team in the Day School who is energised by supporting young people to become successful learners.

The teacher assistant role is Monday to Friday, 8.45am-12pm and 1pm-3pm, totalling 26.25 hours per week during term time only.

The successful applicant must have a driver’s licence and will be willing to undergo a police vet. Other essentials are a willingness to work from a culturally responsive perspective, being a team player, and engaging with Team Teach training provided by HRC.

The successful applicant will have strengths and experience in:

Building relationships that are focused on supporting students (aged 8 – 16) to develop skills for learning.
Providing students in small classes (5–8 students) with support 1:1 and/or in small groups.
Relating with all kaiako as well as external stakeholders collaboratively where students are the centre of what we do.
Adapting plans at short notice in response to students’ needs.

In return HRC Te Otu Mātua offers:

Competitive salary: $26-$30 per hour. Starting rates are dependent on the qualifications and experience that the successful candidate brings. Salary increases are annual.
A supportive team of residential and day school staff who work together to promote learning.
Opportunities for professional development.
Start date: Term 3.

Applications close: midday, Thursday 22 May 2025.

To apply, we kindly request that you email the
Executive Assistant to request an application pack:
executive.assistant@halswellcollege.com

Residential Relievers - Casual Positions

We are looking for residential relievers who love to bring out the best in challenging children and are energised by giving these young people opportunities for success.

The successful applicant must have a driver’s licence and police vet. Other essentials are a willingness to work from a culturally responsive perspective, being a team player, and engaging with Team Teach training provided by HRC.

In return HRC offers a supportive team of day school and residential staff who work together to promote learning.

We kindly request that you email the
Executive Assistant to express your interest:
executive.assistant@halswellcollege.com

Night Attendant Relievers - Casual Positions

We are looking for night attendant relievers who love to bring out the best in challenging children and are energised by giving these young people opportunities for success.