​​​​​​​Social Sciences Teacher

Full time 1.0 FTTE, fixed term

Start Date: 28 January 2027

End Date:  24 September 2027 (or when the staff member returns from parental leave).

We are a highly successful coeducational school situated on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast.       As an innovative school we are continually inquiring into our practice, to provide the best possible learning opportunities for our learners. 

Our teaching and learning is guided by the six principles of the PC Way: relationships of care and connectedness, collaboration, personal excellence, wellbeing, deep learning and personalisation of learning. This is clearly expressed in the vision of our school to be a caring community of great learners. 

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate teacher of Social Sciences with an interest in senior careers being an advantage, to join our highly successful department. As a PB4L school we are seeking someone who works to establish positive learning relationships with students and values restorative practices in the way they work. 

This is a great opportunity to join a fabulous and fun department in a successful, innovative and thriving school.

If you would like to visit Paraparaumu College prior to application, please email the HOLA Melanie Meikle mlm@paraparaumucollege.school.nz to arrange a suitable time.

If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV and covering letter, with the details of three referees to: Rachel Williams, HR Coordinator wmr@pc.school.nz 

The closing date for applications is 3pm on Friday 20 November 2026

Guidance Counsellor

 Permanent Part-time 0.8 FTTE 

​​​​​​​ Paraparaumu College is a highly successful coeducational school situated on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast, with a roll of approximately 1500 students. As an innovative school we are continually inquiring into our practice to provide the best possible learning opportunities for our students. Our teaching and learning is guided by the 6 principles of the PC Way: relationships of care and connectedness, collaboration, personal excellence, wellbeing, deep learning, and personalisation of learning. 

We are looking for a part-time Guidance Counsellor to work 4 days per week (0.8 FTTE: days to be negotiated) to join our collaborative and experienced team. 

We welcome applications from both registered teachers and non-teaching professionals with proven guidance counselling experience. You will understand that school counselling is deeply relational work requiring consistency, calm and active engagement. You take pride in creating a safe, positive space for young people while navigating a busy school environment with professional judgement. 

The successful candidate will bring a recognised tertiary counselling qualification and current NZAC (or equivalent) registration (full or provisional).

Should you wish to discuss the role or visit the college prior to application you’re welcome to contact our HOD Guidance, Steve Barnsley, via bss@pc.school.nz to arrange this. 

To apply, please provide a cover letter and CV (including the names of 3 referees) to: Rachel Williams, HR Coordinator wmr@pc.school.nz 

Commencement date: 28 January 2027

Closing Date: Friday 13 November 2026 at 4pm  

Commerce Teacher

Full time 1.0 FTTE, Permanent

Start Date: 28 January 2027

We are a highly successful coeducational school situated on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast.       As an innovative school we are continually inquiring into our practice, to provide the best possible learning opportunities for our learners. 

Our teaching and learning is guided by the six principles of the PC Way: relationships of care and connectedness, collaboration, personal excellence, wellbeing, deep learning and personalisation of learning. This is clearly expressed in the vision of our school to be a caring community of great learners. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate commerce teacher with an ability to teach economics, business studies and financial literacy. As a PB4L school we are seeking someone who works to establish positive learning relationships with students and values restorative practices in the way they work. There may be 1MU available for a suitably experienced candidate. 

This is a great opportunity to join a fabulous and fun department in a successful, innovative and thriving school.

If you would like to visit Paraparaumu College prior to application, please email the HOLA Melanie Meikle mlm@paraparaumucollege.school.nz to arrange a suitable time.

If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV and covering letter, with the details of three referees to: Rachel Williams, HR Coordinator wmr@pc.school.nz 

The closing date for applications is 3pm on Friday 20 November 2026