A bit about Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua HRC

Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua HRC is a time-limited intervention for rangatahi 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 values are Whanaungatanga/Build relationships, Manawa-Roa/Be reflective, and Whaiwhakaaro/Reflect. Our vision for each ākonga 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.

Every interaction with every ākonga by every kaiako has the potential to make a difference for that ākonga. We are intentional in creating a therapeutic environment that supports ākonga to develop the emotional, social, and regulation skills essential to being ready to learn and to take these skills with them when they leave. We work in partnership with ākonga whānau, the enrolling school, and referrer.

Teacher - Permanent, part-time 0.7 FTTE

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Application Form: click here

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.

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 demonstrated experience in:

Building relationships that are focused on learning with neurodiverse young people in a residential environment.
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.

Te Whānau o Ōtūmatua 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.

Start date: Term 2.

Applications close: 3 PM, Wednesday 8 April 2026.

We kindly request that you email your completed application form (above) and current CV to:
executive.assistant@halswellcollege.com

Night Attendant Relievers - Casual Positions

We are looking for night attendant 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

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.