Vacancies currently being advertised across the BLENNZ network

This is where you can find vacancies that we have to join the BLENNZ team. We are often advertising for new staff to fill a range of roles which are advertised around the country.

Resource Producer – Immersion Team

5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (actual days and hours to be negotiated)

We are seeking a skilled Resource Producer to support the BLENNZ Immersion Team.

The successful applicant will have:

Good verbal and written communication skills
Competent computing skills
Strong organisational skills. Able to maintain effective filing and inventory systems. Ability to be flexible.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Creativity in design with the ability or willingness to learn how to make resources specific to the needs of learners who are blind or have low vision
Ability to write Braille (or a willingness to learn)

The position is covered by the Support Staff Collective.

Please send a letter of application and CV to Carolyn Barton, carolyn.barton@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.

Applications close Monday 7^th December.

Resource Producer – BLENNZ Homai School

10 hours per week, term time only (days and hours per day to be negotiated) (Pay as per Administration Scale)

We are seeking a skilled resource producer to support the school. The position is covered by the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.

The successful applicant will have:

Good verbal and written communication skills
Competent computing skills
Strong organisational skills. Able to maintain effective filing and inventory systems. Ability to be flexible.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Creativity in design with the ability or willingness to learn how to make resources specific to the needs of learners who are blind or have low vision
Ability to write Braille (or a willingness to learn)

Please send a letter of application and CV to: Please send a letter of application and CV to Carolyn Barton, carolyn.barton@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.

Applications close Monday 30^th December.

Resource Teacher Vision (RTV) – BLENNZ Transition Homai Campus

Fixed Term 1.0 Position – start date beginning 2021 school year, finishing end of 2021 school year.

BLENNZ Residential Transition is looking for a dynamic, innovative and experienced teacher with current Teacher Registration and up-to-date knowledge the NZ Curriculum to support the Transition education of ākonga who are blind, deafblind and low vision from 18 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 Homai based position. Experience in vision education is desirable though not essential.

Please send a letter of application and CV to Elaine Gilmour, Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ, C/- 53 Kendal Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053, or c/- sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.

Applications close 11^th December 2020.

BLENNZ Homai School and/or Satellites – Permanent Teacher

BLENNZ Homai School is looking for a dynamic and innovative teacher with current Teacher Registration and up-to-date knowledge of the NZ Curriculum, with particular strengths in Music, the Arts and/or Te Reo are desirable. This teacher will support the education of ākonga who are blind, deafblind or have low vision and who may also have additional needs. The successful applicant may work across all areas of the school/satellites. Internal and external opportunities for training in the education of learners who are blind, deafblind, low vision and/or additional needs will be provided.

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 position. Experience in vision education is desirable. Teachers without this experience who have an interest in this field are welcome to apply.

Please send a letter of application and CV to Jane Thistlethwaite, Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ, Private Bag 801, Manurewa, Auckland 2243, or c/- carolyn.barton@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.

Applications close Thursday 10 December 2020.

BLENNZ Homai School and/or Satellites – Fixed Term Teacher

BLENNZ Homai School is looking for a dynamic and innovative teacher with current Teacher Registration and up-to-date knowledge of the NZ Curriculum, This teacher will support the education of ākonga who are blind, deaf blind or have low vision and who may also have additional needs. The successful applicant may work across all areas of the school/satellites. Internal and external opportunities for training in the education of learners who are blind, deafblind, low vision and/or additional needs will be provided.

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 position. Experience in vision education is desirable however, teachers without this experience who have an interest in this field are welcome to apply.

Applications close Thursday 10^th December 2020.

Developmental Orientation and Mobility Specialist – Auckland Region

BLENNZ are seeking applications for a qualified and experienced Developmental Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the Auckland region for a 1 year fixed term position commencing late January 2021 and ending end term 4 2021.

The applicant will have a high level of Specialist O&M skills and able to work autonomously but within the collaborative model alongside families, Resource Teachers Vision and other team members.

National coverage of other locations and staff mentoring will be negotiated.

Please send or email a letter of application and CV to Sharon Goldsmith, Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ, C/- 53 Kendal Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053, or email sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz

Applications close 8^th Dec 2020.

Senior Resource Teacher Vision – National Assessment Service (NAS)

Permanent full time position (1MU, 1SU) – commencing Term One 2021. Based at Homai Campus, Manurewa, Auckland.

BLENNZ is looking for an experienced teacher with a post graduate qualification in vision who has strong pedagogical practice in assessment, sound knowledge of the national curriculum, and commitment to working with ākonga with complex learning needs.

The position requires proven skills in working in partnership as the role will involve working with ākonga, whānau, colleagues/teams across the network and outside agencies. Key components are an ability to work alongside teaching teams, mentoring, coaching, leading professional development to grow confidence and capability. Developing resources to meet identified need is required.

The position involves national travel.

Please send a letter of application and CV to Elaine Gilmour, Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ, C/- 53 Kendal Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053, or C/- sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description and Job Outline are available.

Applications close 2^nd December 2020.

Facilitator BLENNZ Early Learning Services (BELS)

Permanent Full time Position (APURT and 1MU) located at a BLENNZ site in Auckland and commencing beginning of Term 1 2021.

BLENNZ is looking for an innovative, experienced and skilled teacher to work with ākonga birth to 6 years, as part of a national team to develop and facilitate BLENNZ Early Learning Services. This involves the planning and presentation of courses for ākonga, whānau and BLENNZ staff both nationally and regionally. Distance support, including coaching and mentoring to enhance early childhood pedagogical knowledge and practice of blind, deafblind and low vision is key to this position. Empathic partnership is essential across the wider early learning services.

The successful applicant will be a skilled practitioner who demonstrates an ability to facilitate excellent working relationships with ākonga, parents, whānau, colleagues, educators and other professionals. Experience in Early Childhood and qualifications in Vision Education are essential.

Applications close 4^th December 2020.

Facilitator BLENNZ Early Learning Services (BELS)

2 x Permanent 0.3 Positions (APURT) – Southern and Central positions commencing beginning of Term 1 2021.

BLENNZ is looking for two innovative, experienced teachers to work with ākonga birth to 6 years, as part of a national team to develop and facilitate BLENNZ Early Learning Services. This involves the planning and presentation of courses for ākonga, whānau and BLENNZ staff both nationally and regionally. Distance support, including coaching and mentoring to enhance early childhood pedagogical knowledge and practice is key to these positions. Empathic partnership is essential across the wider early learning services.

The successful applicants will be skilled practitioners who demonstrate an ability to facilitate excellent working relationships with ākonga, parents, whānau, colleagues, educators and other professionals. Experience in Early Childhood and Vision Education are essential.

Applications close 4^th December 2020.

BLENNZ Christchurch – Resource Teacher Vision (RTV)

Fixed Term 1.0 Position (1SU) – start date beginning 2021 school year, finishing end of 2021 school year.

BLENNZ Christchurch is looking for a dynamic, innovative and experienced teacher with current Teacher Registration and up-to-date knowledge 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.

Applications close 4^th December 2020.

BLENNZ Christchurch – Resource Teacher Vision (RTV) – based in Timaru

Fixed Term 0.6 Position (1SU) – start date beginning 2021 school year, finishing end of 2021 school year.

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.

Applications close 4^th December 2020.

Administrator/Resource Producer – Wellington Visual Resource Centre

Permanent 40 hours per week, term time only. To begin:

We are seeking an administrator/resource producer to provide support to the Manager and Resource Teachers Vision at our Wellington Visual Resource Centre, based in Kelburn. The position is covered by the School Staff Collective Agreement.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to liaise clearly and confidently with the BLENNZ community, schools and other agencies.
Competent computing skills, with a willingness to learn new systems as required.
Strong organisational skills and self-management. Able to maintain effective filing, inventory and accounting systems. Ability to be flexible.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A willingness to learn new skills.
Has the willingness to learn how to make resources specific to the needs of learners who are blind or have low vision, which can require a mix of creative interests such as craft, collage, and simple design.
Ability to write Braille (or a willingness to learn).

Please send a letter of application and CV to: Sharon Goldsmith, Blind and Low Vision Education Network, New Zealand, 53 Kendal Ave, Burnside, Christchurch 8053. Email: sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz (telephone: 03 375 4306) from whom a Job Description is available.

Applications close 4^th December 2020.

BLENNZ Auckland South – Resource Teacher Vision (RTV)

Fixed Term 1.0 Position (1SU) – start date beginning 2021 school year, finishing end of 2021 school year.

BLENNZ Auckland South is looking for a dynamic, innovative and experienced teacher with current Teacher Registration and up-to-date knowledge 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.

Please send a letter of application and CV to Elaine Gilmour, Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ, C/- 53 Kendal Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053, or c/- sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.