Employment at HRC

Located in Christchurch, HRC Te Otu Mātua is a time-limited intervention for rangatahi, aged 8-16 years 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 0.8 FTE

Fixed-Term (12 months)

We are looking for a dynamic teacher who loves to bring out the best in neurodiverse young people/ākonga and is energised by giving rangitahi opportunities for success.

Please note this is part-time, fixed term position.

The successful applicant will have strengths and experience in:

Building relationships that are focused on learning with young people.
Delivering an adapted curriculum that is responsive to ākonga needs.
Relating with all staff as well as external stakeholders in a collaborative way to support ākonga.
Co-constructing and monitoring individual educational programmes that focus on readiness to learn, literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
Being responsive to supporting ākonga self-directed learning.

In return, Te Otu Mātua HRC offers:

The intrinsic rewards that come with building good relationships with diverse learners.
A supportive team of residential and day school staff who collaborate effectively to promote learning.
Opportunities for professional development.

Applications close: Tuesday 25 November at midday
Start date: Monday 26 January 2026, or by negotiation.

To apply, please contact the executive assistant
to obtain 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 dynamic neurodiverse 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

Teacher 0.4 FTE

Permanent