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Becoming a teacher in New Zealand
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Opportunities for beginning and returning teachers

Starting out or returning to teaching? The BeTTER Jobs Programme could work for you
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Last updated 21 June 2024

The BeTTER Jobs Programme supports beginning teachers (BeT) and returning teachers who have completed a Teacher Education Refresh (TER) programme into teaching positions at schools or kura where they are needed most. The programme works like a matching service whereby eligible teachers can complete an Expression of Interest to receive weekly notifications about vacancies at relevant and eligible schools or kura. 

The expressions of interest period for this programme is currently closed.

There are financial benefits for both the teacher and the school/kura when a match is made and a teacher is placed at an eligible school or kura.

The teacher will receive NZD$5,000 per year for up to 2 years if they are eligible, find a role through the programme, and remain employed at an eligible school or kura. The school/kura also receives funds to cover mentoring and induction to support the teacher in their new role.

After 2 years in the BeTTER Jobs Programme, beginning teachers may also be eligible for the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.

Voluntary Bonding Schemes – Education Workforce

There are a limited number of positions available in the programme each school year. These are for beginning or returning teachers who are looking for their first teaching position since completing an initial teacher education qualification or TER programme.  

The positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The teaching position must be at an eligible state or state-integrated school or kura, and must be at least 0.8 full-time teacher equivalent (FTTE).

As a schools-based initiative, the BeTTER Jobs Programme does not cover the early learning sector. 

Registering your interest

The application period for the BeTTER Jobs Programme is currently closed. This page will be updated when we're accepting expressions of interest again.  

Contact us

If you have any questions, we’re here to help.

Email: vacancy.hub@education.govt.nz

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