Current Status
As a student, you have to be well prepared to apply for a student visa and enroll in a teaching programme or apply to the Teaching Council of New Zealand if you are overseas trained and qualified.
Teachers (Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary) are in the Green list in New Zealand therefore if you are someone who meets the requirements, then please do get in touch with us.
Teaching
Teachers in New Zealand focus on enquiry based learning. Teachers maintain high professional standards, ethics and competency levels. Watch this video on what it means to be a teacher in New Zealand.
Teachers (Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary) are in the Regional Skill Shortage List (RSSL) in all regions in New Zealand. If a profession is listed in the RSSL, the employer is not required to provide proof that there were no New Zealanders available to fill the position.
Requirements
The required standard for an application are:
- An NZ registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand; and
- A provisional practising certificate; and
- Minimum of two years’ relevant post-qualification work experience.
Note: The NZ registration and practicing certificate can be gained based on successful completion of the teaching degree such as Graduate Diploma in Teaching.
Useful links
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/secondary-school-teachers-moving-to-the-straight-to-residence-pathway