BLENNZ Vacancies Ngā tūranga wātea i BLENNZ

Based at Homai Campus, Manurewa, Auckland

Permanent Full-time Position (commencing Term One 2027)

BLENNZ is looking for a Sports Leader to support and facilitate access to opportunities for BLENNZ ākonga to try sport and to enhance engagement in sports at school and in the community. This position connects to the campus school, Immersion courses and BLENNZ regional services. The position has a practical component and requires the development of professional learning and resources while building effective partnerships with a number of external providers.

If you are interested in leadership in the area of Sport, please provide a letter of application outlining your expertise and what you would bring to the role. Please send an email of application and CV to sharon.goldsmith@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description is also available.

This position will sit under the Support Staff in Schools Collective (the appropriate grade and step will be discussed with the successful applicant).

Applications close 5pm on 14^th September 2026

Fixed term Full-time Position (1SU) – for the 2027 school year

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 Hamilton 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 4^th September 2026 5pm.