BLENNZ Vacancies Ngā tūranga wātea i BLENNZ
This is where you can find vacancies to join the BLENNZ team. We are often advertising for new staff to fill a range of roles which are advertised around the country.
Trainee Developmental Orientation and Mobility Specialists
are seeking applications for trainee Developmental Orientation and Mobility Specialists.
BLENNZ is a special character national school that provides educational services to learners who are blind, deafblind or low vision. One of the services it provides is Developmental Orientation and Mobility (DOM) which is about techniques and support to learners, their whānau and educational team to optimise the learner’s ability to move and travel safely.
Applicants will need to have a degree qualification in Teaching, O.T., P.T., or CEP, or provide evidence of practical and/or professional experience in an area relevant to the qualification. Resource Teachers Vision are welcome to apply, as are those RTV who have completed or are undertaking the DOM Endorsed tertiary papers.
Training over a two year period will be provided in partnership with Massey University which aligns with the Postgrad Diploma in Specialist Teaching
The training then extends to a third year in respect to the additional competencies required.
Please note that we are not accredited with New Zealand immigration and unable to sponsor international candidates. Only candidates that have full rights to work in New Zealand will be considered.
Please email a letter of application and CV to Trish Ward at trish.ward@blennz.school.nz
Applications close 31st July 2025.
BLENNZ Homai Campus – Resource Teacher Vision (RTV)
Fixed Term Full Time Position – based at our Homai Campus School and Satellites
Starting Term Three or earlier by mutual agreement until 16 December 2025
Homai Campus School is looking for a classroom teacher with current Teacher Registration and up-to-date knowledge of the NZ Curriculum and / or Te Whāriki to support the education of ākonga who are blind, deafblind and low vision, aged 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 position. A willingness to learn more about Vision Education is desirable.
Please send an email of application and CV to carolyn.barton@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.
Applications close 4th April 2025.