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Teaching in New Zealand

Explore the natural wonders
of New Zealand

Getting out of your comfort zone can help develop your career and skills in ways you never imagined, making lifelong friends around the world and experiences you can draw upon when returning home.

You’ll feel supported with a great group of new friends and opportunities in fantastic schools across our New Zealand network.

We're here to support you every step of the way

We’ll always ensure your journey runs smoothly, providing:

Guidance from expert consultants

Speak with our team who have lived the dream themselves!

App based scheduling

Once you've registered with us, you can use our app to set your availability.

Online social platforms

Our online platforms help you connect with other travellers and make friends before departing.

Work opportunities

Work available pre-departure and upon arrival.

Teach in NZ

A range of teaching and education support roles available

Whether it is a long-term contract or you are more interested or relief teaching, we can help you find the right fit for you.

  • Teaching and Teaching Assistants

    We work with a range of schools across Auckland and Wellington. If you are looking for a permanent position outside these cities, we can help!

  • Early Childhood

    We offer relief and permanent positions in Early Childcare centres across Auckland and Wellington. If you are looking for a permanent position outside these cities, we can help!

Are you eligible?

Pre-approved overseas teaching qualifications for NZ

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Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia
Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia

For more info click here.

Recognition of overseas teaching qualifications
Recognition of overseas teaching qualifications

For more info click here.

Working holiday visas
Working holiday visas

Working holiday visas are available to young people, usually aged 18 to 30, but 18 to 35 in a select few countries. They let you travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, or 23 months if you are from the UK or Canada. For more info click here.

Overseas police check
Overseas police check

If you are seeking New Zealand teacher registration or a practising certificate, you will need to provide an overseas police clearance if you have lived in any country other than New Zealand for 12 months or more within the last 10 years. Here you will find contact details for various countries and how they issue police clearances.

Hear from others who
taught in with us

I had the absolute best time working with the team that was involved with my recent transition to New Zealand. They were helpful, patient and always encouraging. They have gone above and beyond to not only make sure that I get into a good school but also that my four agency processes were completed efficiently. Thank you ladies!

Tamsyn Arendse

At first I thought it was too good to be true. A whole company devoted to helping teachers find placements? It felt really natural speaking to my consultant. I could tell you guys make a real effort in trying to get the right educator in the right classroom, and I would definetly recommend them to anyone.

Emma

The team at ANZUK has been amazing from the get-go and so very easy to deal with!.. They have made the transition into the teaching world a breeze and have been super-accommodating, friendly and genuine. The ease of their system and the schools they work alongside make the working week a positive one.

Paul

Thank you to anzuk for their hard work in finding jobs which really suit me. It has been a joy to work with your agency, the wonderful staff…it’s a pleasure to talk to them.

Donna Relief Teaching Assistant

I’ve been working with this company for about a year and a half. I have never had a job I loved so much. I started as an educational support staff member with ANZUK and once I was a qualified teacher I became a CRT. The support system with ANZUK is just so amazing. You’re never forced to take any shift you don’t want and they are always looking for your feedback about your experiences and try their best to find something more suited to you. They are all super friendly and never once did I have a bad encounter.

Nesreen

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