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How much does a teacher in NZ earn?
All teachers teaching in State schools in New Zealand, are paid by the Ministry of Education. They set the payscale based on your qualifications and experience.
What do I need to do, to be able to teach in NZ?
For some, there is a considerable commitment and cost involved in getting registered to teach in NZ so you would need to get onto this quickly. Some initial information is as follows:
1. Getting Registered: please note that, while there is no cost to you for working with Oasis, there are fixed costs involved in getting registered to teach in NZ. Concerning qualification assessment and professional registration all people who teach in New Zealand need to have a New Zealand practising certificate and the most important first step is to commence application to the NZQA to have your qualifications assessed relative to the NZ teaching standard and then to get the application for NZ teachers registration lodged.
- For the NZ Qualification Authority: _www.nzqa.govt.nz_
Standard application (approx) $750 NZ unless you have a ‘pre-approved’ qualification.
Refer to this link to check: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/international-qualifications/international-qualifications-assessment/teaching-iqa-exemptions/#heading2-1
-For Teacher Registration: www.educationcouncil.org.nz_ approx cost $300 NZD
2. Getting a work visa: for those teachers 30 years and under (from countries which are participants) the option of a *working holiday visa* allows you to work for 12 months so if you arrive in NZ with a work visa and provisional NZ teacher registration we would be happy to meet you to discuss employment options. If you are over 30, application for residency via the *Skilled Migrant Category* (a permanent post is an essential condition) is very achievable especially if you have the subjects and experience NZ schools are looking for. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workperm.htm
*Work visas* for shorter term contracts are much harder to obtain as teaching has been withdrawn from the Immigration NZ priority skills shortage list. If a school wants to appoint an overseas trained teacher they will usually need to be able to prove that there are no local teachers (i.e. with registration and work eligibility) that can perform that role. Unfortunately this is making securing a contract post without a work visa very difficult indeed.
*3. The next step: If you can forward a CV Photos and brief cover letters that will be much appreciated. The information we need covers your personal situation ie single, married, dependents etc, the type of job you would like, potential arrival dates etc.
Do I need a visa?
If you are not the holder of a New Zealand or Australian passport, then yes, you will need a work visa. We can talk to you about the most suitable visa you may be eligible for.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas
Cost of living info & things you will need etc...
- The Trade Me website is our 'go to' for Car purchasing, Flatmates, house rentals etc.
- For insight into our food prices, our three main supermarkets are:
Countdown / New World / Pak n' Save
- You will need a NZ bank account. The main banks are:
Kiwibank (NZ Owned), ANZ, BNZ, ASB, TSB, The Cooperative Bank, Westpac Bank.
- In order to work in NZ you will need a NZ Tax number via the Inland Revenue Department.
IRD number
- Relocating your household items and pets internatiionally is always a logistical nightmare! To assist, we have excellent references from the following companies ready to guide you through it:
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Principal’s story
“Oasis takes the anxiety out of finding relievers for day to day school needs with regards to the quality and reliability of their teacher recruitment options.
We have been with them for a long time and are extremely happy with the service they provide. Helpful, quick and always to our satisfaction.”
Darren Smith - St Leonards Rd School (Principal 1995 to 2018)
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How much does a teacher in NZ earn?
All teachers teaching in State schools in New Zealand, are paid by the Ministry of Education. They set the payscale based on your qualifications and experience.
What do I need to do, to be able to teach in NZ?
For some, there is a considerable commitment and cost involved in getting registered to teach in NZ so you would need to get onto this quickly. Some initial information is as follows:
1. Getting Registered: please note that, while there is no cost to you for working with Oasis, there are fixed costs involved in getting registered to teach in NZ. Concerning qualification assessment and professional registration all people who teach in New Zealand need to have a New Zealand practising certificate and the most important first step is to commence application to the NZQA to have your qualifications assessed relative to the NZ teaching standard and then to get the application for NZ teachers registration lodged.
- For the NZ Qualification Authority: _www.nzqa.govt.nz_
Standard application (approx) $750 NZ unless you have a ‘pre-approved’ qualification.
Refer to this link to check: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/international-qualifications/international-qualifications-assessment/teaching-iqa-exemptions/#heading2-1
-For Teacher Registration: www.educationcouncil.org.nz_ approx cost $300 NZD
2. Getting a work visa: for those teachers 30 years and under (from countries which are participants) the option of a *working holiday visa* allows you to work for 12 months so if you arrive in NZ with a work visa and provisional NZ teacher registration we would be happy to meet you to discuss employment options. If you are over 30, application for residency via the *Skilled Migrant Category* (a permanent post is an essential condition) is very achievable especially if you have the subjects and experience NZ schools are looking for. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workperm.htm
*Work visas* for shorter term contracts are much harder to obtain as teaching has been withdrawn from the Immigration NZ priority skills shortage list. If a school wants to appoint an overseas trained teacher they will usually need to be able to prove that there are no local teachers (i.e. with registration and work eligibility) that can perform that role. Unfortunately this is making securing a contract post without a work visa very difficult indeed.
*3. The next step: If you can forward a CV Photos and brief cover letters that will be much appreciated. The information we need covers your personal situation ie single, married, dependents etc, the type of job you would like, potential arrival dates etc.
Do I need a visa?
If you are not the holder of a New Zealand or Australian passport, then yes, you will need a work visa. We can talk to you about the most suitable visa you may be eligible for.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas
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Cost of living info & things you will need etc...
- The Trade Me website is our 'go to' for Car purchasing, Flatmates, house rentals etc.
- For insight into our food prices, our three main supermarkets are:
Countdown / New World / Pak n' Save
- You will need a NZ bank account. The main banks are:
Kiwibank (NZ Owned), ANZ, BNZ, ASB, TSB, The Cooperative Bank, Westpac Bank.
- In order to work in NZ you will need a NZ Tax number via the Inland Revenue Department.
IRD number
- Relocating your household items and pets internatiionally is always a logistical nightmare! To assist, we have excellent references from the following companies ready to guide you through it:
Oasis Education Vision
Oasis is a NZ Education Recruitment Agency and we take pride in, and are fully committed to providing the best possible service, support and follow up to schools and teachers. In all our dealings with the education community in New Zealand and internationally we are motivated by a clear vision: to contribute to the future of education.
How we can help you
We take pride in, and are fully committed to providing the best possible service, support and follow up to schools and teachers. In all our dealings with the education community in New Zealand and internationally we are Oasis Education offers a range of job solutions for teachers already based in New Zealand. Our free services to locally registered teachers include:
- Relief and part-time placements.
- Long-term and permanent placements.
- Information and help on finding opportunities overseas.
- Advice and assistance for new teachers to help you get established. Motivated by a clear vision: 'to contribute to the future of education'.
Courtney Lonergan
Relief / Primary Consultant
Courtney is a Senior Primary Consultant and a key lead member of our relief team. Courtney comes straight from university where she studied a Bachelor of Sport / Sport Coaching. She has worked in ECE and and has a variety of skills and knowledge well suited to matching the right teacher to the right school.
Shona Cox
Finance Director
Resources for Teachers
Ngā Rauemi mō ngā Kaiako
Overseas Relocation Grant
If you are an overseas teacher coming to NZ to teach, or if you are a Kiwi teacher returning, you may be eligible for the ORG. Information can be found here :
ORG https://www.teachnz.govt.nz/overseas-trained-teachers/org-eligibility/
Teaching Council of Aotearoa
NZ TEACHER REGISTRATION
Applying for NZ Teacher Registration. The process for local and overseas teachers, and relevant application forms.
MOE SET-UP & AMMENDMENTS
Novo 1t Form
The Ed Pay form will need to be completed in order to set you up with an ‘MOE’ number in the Ministry of Education payroll system or to modify the status of an existing number.
PRIMARY TEACHERS COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
Applicable to all primary teachers teaching in a state school.
NZ QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
Getting Overseas qualifications assessed. Checking the preapproved list, and the steps for those who’s qualifications aren’t on the list.
NZ VISAS
See what visa will work best for you!
SECONDARY TEACHERS COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
Applicable to all secondary teachers teaching in a state school.
TKI (School Information)
Te Kete Ipurangi – the online knowledge basket – (TKI) is New Zealand’s bilingual education portal and is an initiative of the Ministry of Education.
SALARY ASSESSMENT FORM
Novo 7t Form
The Novo 7t form will need to be completed in order to set you up in the Ministry of Education payrolL system.
POINTS CALCULATOR
Assess your eligibility for a specific visa.
KOHIA CENTRE
Teaching Resource Centre
Overseas Teacher Process
THE NZ TEACHER REGISTRATION PROCESS
Please note that there is a considerable commitment involved in getting registered to teach in NZ. Some initial information is as follows:
- Getting Registered: please note that, while there is no cost to you for working with Oasis, there are fixed costs involved in getting registered to teach in NZ. Concerning qualification assessment and professional registration, all people who teach in New Zealand need to have a New Zealand practising certificate and the most important first step is to review your qualifications on the NZQA website (where qualifications are assessable relative to the NZ teaching standard) and then to get the application for NZ teachers registration lodged.
- -For the NZ Qualification Authority: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/international-qualifications/international-qualifications-assessment/teaching-iqa-exemptions/list-ite-quals/
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- Where overseas qualifications are formally recognised on the pre-approved list (no fee) proceed directly to NZ Teacher registration.
- where qualifications are not recognised on the pre-approved list an IQA assessment is required. Standard application approx.NZ$445
(there is an additional cost of NZ$275 for qualifications completed prior to 1998)
- For Teacher Registration: educationcouncil.org.nz now an annually renewable online application process: initial application cost currently $257 NZD.
- Getting a work visa: For those eligible teachers (age cut-offs vary by nationality from 30-35 years) from countries which are participants, the option of a working holiday visa allows you to work for 12 months so if you arrive in NZ with a work visa and provisional NZ teacher registration we would be happy to meet you to discuss employment options. If you are over 30 and under 56, application for residency via the Skilled Migrant Category (a permanent post is an essential condition) is lengthy but achievable especially if you have the subjects and experience NZ schools are looking for. http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workperm.htm . Work visas for non-permanent shorter contracts can be applied for but if a school wants to appoint an overseas trained teacher they must be able to prove that there are no local teachers (i.e. with registration and work eligibility) that can perform that role. This makes securing a job without an existing work visa easier for teachers offering critical (STEM) shortage subjects and subsequent visa applications are usually prioritised by NZ Immigration.
- The next step: If you decide to proceed and can please forward a brief cover letter and photo that will be much appreciated. The information we need covers your personal situation ie single, married, dependents etc, the type of job you would like, potential arrival dates etc.
Our difference
We, at Oasis Education take pride in, and are fully committed to providing the best possible service, support and follow up to schools and teachers. In all our dealings with the education community in New Zealand and internationally we are motivated by a clear vision: to contribute to the future of education.
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