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Assessment Services Practice Lead

Permanent Full-Time position 6MU

To commence Term One 2026 at BLENNZ Campus in Manurewa, Auckland.

BLENNZ is a special character school that provides educational services to ākonga who are blind, deafblind or low vision throughout New Zealand.

BLENNZ is committed to being a culturally responsive and Te Tiriti honouring School.

We are seeking a professional who has excellent knowledge of Vision Education and Vision Assessment, is part of the Primary Teachers’ or Secondary Teachers’ Collective, holds a current practicing certificate/registration in their profession and can actively contribute to the BLENNZ Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Experience in both leadership and management.
  • Excellent knowledge of BLENNZ Curriculum.
  • Ability to work effectively with whānau, school teams, medical and therapy professionals, colleagues, and others.
  • Commitment to ongoing research and contributing to professional development for self and others.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.

A job description is available on request. Please email a letter of application and CV to sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz

Applications close Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

BLENNZ Auckland North – Resource Teacher Vision (RTV)

Fixed term Full-time Position (1SU) – starting Term 1 2026

Are you passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of ākonga who are blind, deafblind or have low vision?

BLENNZ Auckland North is looking for a dynamic, innovative and experienced teacher with current Teacher Registration and up-to-date knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and / or Te Whāriki to support the education of ākonga with vision impairments, aged from birth to 21 years.

About the Role

As an RTV, you will work collaboratively with schools, whānau, and transdisciplinary teams to ensure that ākonga with vision impairments have equitable access to the curriculum and school life. Your role will include:

  • Assessing and supporting the educational needs of blind, deafblind and low vision ākonga.
  • Supporting teacher development in working with vision-impaired ākonga as inclusive practice.
  • Supporting access to adaptive technologies and learning resources, with openness to learning and professional development in this area.
  • Working successfully as part of a team is a key component of this itinerant position.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from qualified teachers who have:

  • Experience in working with ākonga with vision impairments (desirable, but not essential)
  • Demonstrated ability to develop excellent working relationships with parents, family/whānau and educators.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • A commitment to inclusive education and equity.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and collegial team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.
  • The chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of ākonga and their communities.

This role is open to those from the Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary sector.

Please send an email of application and CV to sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.

Applications close 10th December 2025 5pm

BLENNZ Palmerston North – Resource Teacher Vision (RTV)

Fixed Term 0.4 Position (1SU) – starting Term 1, 2026 finishing 16th December 2026.

BLENNZ Palmerston North team is looking for a dynamic, innovative and experienced teacher with current Teacher Registration and up-to-date knowledge of the NZ Curriculum to support the education of ākonga who are blind, deafblind and low vision from birth to 21 years.

The successful applicant will have good interpersonal skills, be a competent user of technology and demonstrate an ability to develop excellent working relationships with parents, family/whānau and educators. Working successfully as part of a team is a key component of this itinerant position. Experience in vision education is desirable, but not essential.

Please send an email of application and CV to sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.

Applications close 8th December 2025 5pm.