Work for us

We have 21 language centres around the country and also teach online and at more than 100 other locations in the community. It is an exciting time to join us and we have a range of teaching and operations roles available.

Vacancies

New Plymouth

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Calling English Language Teachers - Private Tutoring & Part Time Group Classes

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Auckland South

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Operations Support

Who are you?

You are a socially conscious person who believes in working to make a difference. Naturally organised and with a love of multitasking, coordination comes easily to you, and you enjoy the challenge of getting everything running like clockwork.  

As an experienced administrator you know how to organise yourself and other people.  You have strong initiative, and enjoy doing things before being asked to make things run better, smoother, faster. You are a real people person who enjoys working alongside people from diverse backgrounds and wants a career that can work around your lifestyle and existing commitments.

 What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting our Auckland South Centre Manager, Centre Coordinators, teachers and other staff, learners, volunteers and visitors with all the tasks required to keep a busy language centre operating smoothly. Key tasks will include front desk/reception, administration, finance and programme support, teacher and learner support, office management, data entry and file management. 
  • Permanent Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, $28 per hour, Manukau location.

Is this you?

  • Proven administration experience with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational, multitasking and administration skills
  • Confident IT user with experience across the Microsoft office suite, social media and database use
  • A clear and friendly communication style, fluency in English (spoken and written) with a strong customer service ethos.

Desirable requirements

  • Experience in Adult Education or TESOL
  • Fluency in a second language is highly desirable  
  • Experience working with former refugees, migrants and/or people from other cultures
  • Knowledge of education and immigration sector and voluntary organisations

What we offer

ELPNZ is a friendly and inclusive workplace with a culture of continuous improvement. It is a place where your own potential will be nurtured as you work alongside a passionate and talented group of educators committed to helping former refugees and migrants learn English and effectively settle in New Zealand.

 

To apply:

Select the Apply Now button to fill out the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday, 4 December. We may begin scheduling interviews as applications come in, with interviews likely taking place during the week of 9 December at our Auckland South centre.

For further information about the position, you can contact us at hr@englishlanguage.org.nz

Applicants for this position should be based in NZ and have the right to work in New Zealand- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Closing date:
4 December 2024

Whangarei

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Relief Teachers- Northland

Our Northland Centre is looking for ESOL Teachers interested in relief work in 2024, supporting migrants to improve their spoken and written English language skills in small group English classes.

 

Who you are

You’ll be an experienced Teacher who has lived or taught in New Zealand for at least a few years or perhaps you’ve worked with adult learners, either way you are well versed in NZ cultural practices but still have empathy for the challenges of adapting to a new country.  You are creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style and take pride in delivering a truly learner-centred curriculum.

 

What’s available?

  • Classes range from more general conversationEnglish classes to specialist classes targeting adult literacy, job seeking, workplace English, and more
  • Teaching rate, $49.34 per hour, casual opportunities available for immediate start, with the potential for further short, fixed term engagements in 2024.
  • We also offer, one-to-one private tuition contracts, variable hours, learner home based under a self-employed contractor arrangement, $56.50 per hour plus GST.
  • Whangarei location.

 

Is this you?

  • Tertiary qualified in TESOL at level 5 or above(e.g. graduate certificate, Bachelor's degree, post-grad diploma such as CELTA, Cert TESOL, Cert TEAL, Dip SLT).
  • Additionally, New Zealand teaching qualification(ideally primary) or NCALNE (Voc) is desirable but not essential.
  • Experienced in ESOL teaching (preferably in a New Zealand context) at varied levels, particularly to beginner learners.
  • Experience in a primary school teaching background who can teach learners who have had little to no education in their own country. 
  • Experience delivering online teaching and/or a good understanding of technology for teaching is desirable.
  • A learner centred approach with the ability to be guided by a curriculum while being creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style.
  • A motivated self-starter with strong cultural sensitivity, empathy and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

 

What we offer

We are a fantastic, family friendly workplace with a culture of continuous improvement.

It is a place where your own potential will be nurtured as you work alongside a passionate and talented group of educators committed to supporting former refugees and migrants to participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

To register your interest:

To be considered all applicants must apply via our website. Apply Now below and upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information about potential opportunities contact Clinton Ashill via email, clinton.ashill@englishlanguage.org.nz

Classes are starting late April 2024, so don’t delay, apply now!

Applicants for this position should be based in New Zealand have the right to work in New Zealand- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Invercargill

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Relief Teachers- Southland

Relief Teacher - Part-Time – Southland

English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, award-winning education provider with NZQA category 1 endorsement, that has been providing English language and social support to adult migrants and former refugees throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.

 

Our Invercargill centre is looking for ESOL Teachers interested in relief work in 2024, supporting migrants and former refugees to improve their spoken and written English language skills in small group English classes.

 

Who you are:

You’ll be an experienced ESOL teacher who has lived or taught in New Zealand for at least a few years, or perhaps you’ve worked with adult learners. Either way, you are well versed in NZ cultural practices but still have empathy for the challenges of adapting to a new country.  You are creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style and take pride in delivering a truly learner-centred curriculum.

 

What’s available?

·        Classes range from general conversation English classes to specialist classes targeting adult literacy, job seeking, workplace English, and more

·        Teaching rate, $49.34 per hour, casual opportunities available for an immediate start, with the potential for further short, fixed-term engagements in 2024.

·        We also offer one-to-one private tuition contracts, variable hours, learner home based under a self-employed contractor arrangement, $56.50 per hour plus GST.

Is this you?

·        Tertiary qualified in TESOL at level 5 or above (e.g. graduate certificate, Bachelor's degree, post-grad diploma such as CELTA, Cert TESOL, Cert TEAL, Dip SLT).

·        A New Zealand teaching qualification (ideally primary) or NCALNE (Voc) is desirable but not essential.

·        Experienced in ESOL teaching (preferably in a New Zealand context) at varied levels, particularly to beginner learners.

·        Experience delivering online teaching and/or a good understanding of technology for teaching is desirable.

·        A learner-centred approach with the ability to be guided by a curriculum while being creative, practical, and adaptable in your teaching style.

·        A motivated self-starter with strong cultural sensitivity, empathy, and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

 

What we offer.

We are a fantastic, family-friendly workplace with a culture of continuous improvement. It is a place where your own potential will be nurtured as you work alongside a passionate and talented group of educators committed to supporting former refugees and migrants to participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

To register your interest:

To apply, select the Apply Now button under the vacancy to fill out the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter.

The closing date for application is Sunday 8thSeptember so don’t delay!  Apply now.

Applicants for this position should be based in New Zealand have the right to work in New Zealand- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

For further information about potential opportunities, contact our HR team via email, HR@englishlanguage.org.nz

 

Classes are starting late April 2024, so don’t delay, apply now!

Closing date:
Friday, 31 January 20245

Teachers - expressions of interest

We are always on the lookout for passionate and talented teachers who care deeply about our mission and are keen to make an impact in the world. We have both one-on-one and group teaching contracts available.  If you are interested in working with us, we’d love to hear from you. Click the “Apply now” button below to send an application form and CV to your chosen centre.

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