BLENNZ Vacancies Ngā tūranga wātea i BLENNZ

Based at BLENNZ Homai Campus

Permanent fulltime position 52 weeks per year, to commence as soon as possible.

BLENNZ is a special character school that provides educational services to learners 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 Business Manager who will provide support to the Principal, Board of Trustees and our Senior Leadership Team in the key areas of human resources management, property and maintenance, financial planning and reporting, health and safety and national administration systems and guidelines.

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience in school operations or management
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A good understanding of budgeting and finances, and the ability to work with our accounting service provider and auditors
• Knowledge of employment legislation and contracts and especially those relating to the state school system
• Knowledge of property management, external service contracts and health and safety regulations
• Excellent organisation, problem solving skills and attention to detail

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered. You must also be safety checked (police vet) prior to employment being confirmed.

The position is covered by the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement. The position is Executive Management Group and is paid at Administration Grade 7.

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

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 15^th April 2025.

Permanent Part Time Position – commencing Term Two 2025

Based in Manurewa, Auckland

(Position is paid under NZEI Teachers Collective Agreement).

BLENNZ is looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with current NZSTA membership and sound knowledge and experience of Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Communication Assistive Technology (CAT) Level 1 would be an advantage. The position requires commitment to working with ākonga 5 to 21 years who are blind, deafblind or have low vision and have a range of additional and complex needs. Sound pedagogical practice in assessment planning, providing strategies and supporting the implementation of these is key to the position.

The position requires excellent time management and the ability to prioritise tasks. Proven skills in working in partnership and mentoring others are essential as the role will involve working with ākonga, whānau, colleagues/teams across the network and outside agencies.

We offer a supportive working environment, professional development and opportunity to develop strengths and interests.

Please send a letter of application and CV to Carolyn Barton, Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ, C/- Private Bag 801, Manurewa, Auckland 2243, or email to carolyn.barton@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Description and person specifications are also available.

Applications close 11^th April 2025.

Permanent Part Time Position – commencing 2025

Based at Homai Campus, Manurewa, Auckland

(Position is paid under the Therapy Scale of Kaiārahi i te Reo, Therapists’, ATSSD, Special Education Assistants’ Collective Agreement).

BLENNZ is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy, registration with OTBNZ and an annual practising certificate. The position requires commitment to working with ākonga 5 to 21 years who are blind, deafblind or have low vision and have a range of sensory and learning needs. Sound pedagogical practice in assessment, providing strategies and supporting the implementation of these is key to the position. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills are necessary.

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 staff to use best practice, and developing resources to meet identified need.

BLENNZ offers a supportive working environment, professional development and opportunity to develop strengths and interests.

Please send a letter of application and CV to Carolyn Barton, Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ, C/- Private Bag 801, Manurewa, Auckland 2243, or email to carolyn.barton@blennz.school.nz from whom a Job Outline and person specifications are also available.

Applications close 11^th April 2025.

Fixed Term 1.0 Position (1SU)

Starting by mutual agreement, finishing 16th December 2025

BLENNZ Christchurch 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 4^th April 2025.

Fixed Term (maternity relieving position) 1.0 Position (1SU)

Commencing 14th July 2025, or earlier by negotiation and finishing 16th December 2025.

BLENNZ Dunedin 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 21years.

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 4^th April 2025.

Permanent Full Time Position – Based at Tamaoho Satellite.

Starting term 2, 2025 or earlier by mutual agreement.

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. Experience in 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 4^th April 2025.

5 hours per day, 5 days per week, Term time only

Homai Campus School, Manurewa. 

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team of Learning Assistants at our Homai Campus School. The successful applicant will be working with students who are blind, deafblind or have low vision and/or additional needs. Some experience would be an advantage but not essential. Applicants need to be flexible and able to work in a team. In line with the vulnerable children’s Act 2014, a Police safety check will need to be completed before employment can commence.

The position is covered by the Support Staff in School Collective Agreement and will be based on experience and qualifications. 

A job description can be requested from carolyn.barton@blennz.school.nz

Applications close 4^th April 2025.

Fixed Term (maternity relieving position) 18 hours per week, term time only

Starting 14th July 2025, finishing 20th July 2026.

We are seeking a highly skilled administrator to provide support to the teaching team at our Whangarei Visual Resource Centre, currently based at Tikipunga High School. This position is covered by the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.

The preferred candidate will shine in the following areas:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a keen eye for detail and be able to liaise clearly and confidently with the BLENNZ community, schools and other agencies.
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office 365, tech savvy with a willingness to learn new systems as required.
• Exceptional organisational skills and process-orientated.
• Able to maintain highly effective electronic filing, inventory and accounting systems. Ability to be flexible.
• Able to take and circulate meeting minutes; process and circulate documents for new referrals; order supplies; manage lease vehicles (maintenance schedules, petrol invoices) etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

Applications close 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 April 2025.