Vacancies

About the Role

Renew School is looking for a reliable, practical Caretaker to help keep our school facilities, grounds and equipment safe, functional and well presented. This is a permanent, part-time position of 7.5 hours per week, with days and times to be negotiated with the Principal. Pay and conditions are in accordance with the School Caretakers', Cleaners' and Canteen Staff Collective Agreement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Arranging timely disposal of rubbish and recycling from the school and church.
• Carrying out or arranging general maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, including toilets and kitchen areas.
• Maintaining the school grounds, including lawns, gardens and equipment.
• Looking after school vehicles, including cleaning, fuelling, and keeping registration and WOF up to date.
• Checking window, door and boundary security, and being available for after-hours alarm call-outs.
• Liaising with contractors and the school's cleaners to keep work on-site running smoothly.
• Helping maintain the Hazard Register and supporting the school's health and safety obligations.

Our Special Character

Renew School is a state-integrated Christian school. The successful candidate is expected to support, maintain and preserve the special character of the school as a condition of employment.

Who We Are Looking For

• Practical and Hands-On: Comfortable with general maintenance, repairs, and looking after grounds and equipment.
• Safety Conscious: Takes health and safety seriously and follows through on hazards and required checks.
• Self-Managing: Able to plan and prioritise a varied workload with minimal supervision.
• Community Minded: Friendly and approachable with staff, students and contractors, and eager to contribute to the "family" feel of our school.
• Licensed: Hold a current, full driver's licence.

To Apply

Please apply with your cover letter, CV, and the contact details of a pastoral referee, someone who can comment on your walk with the Lord, and two 'professional' referees.

Applications can be dropped off at reception or emailed directly to Barend Blom, the principal, at principal@renew.school.nz.

A position description is available here.

Applications close on Friday, 11 September, at 3:30 pm.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, curriculum-focused educator to join our team as secondary English teacher with a start date no later than the beginning of 2027. As an Area School, we offer a unique opportunity to work across various year levels, with a focus on delivering the NCEA framework (up to Level 3).

For candidates with exceptional leadership experience and a vision for the learning area, a Head of Department (HOD) position is available (1 MU).

Our Special Character

Our staff are committed followers of Jesus who value teamwork, cultivate a strong whānau atmosphere, and intentionally develop student character. As a state-integrated school, the successful candidate will:

• Clearly articulate how to immerse students in a Biblical worldview through teaching English.
• Support the belief that a Christian school is a place where students learn to live in community as taught in the Scriptures.
• Have a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the School as a condition of appointment. Staff members are expected to maintain and preserve the special character of the school as a condition of employment. 

Who We Are Looking For

• Curriculum Experts: Strong in teaching and pedagogical knowledge, particularly within the NCEA framework.
• Relational Leaders: Passionate about pastoral care and inspiring young people to strive for excellence.
• Digitally Literate: Able to integrate modern learning tools effectively into English curriculum.
• Community Minded: Eager to contribute to the "family" feel of our school.

To Apply

Candidates are warmly encouraged to arrange an informal visit to experience our school culture firsthand.

Please email the name and contact details of:

1. a pastoral referee,
2. a friend who can comment on your walk with God, and
3. two professional referees (a colleague and a supervisor) with
4. your cover letter and
5. CV

to Barend Blom, principal@renew.school.nz.

• A teacher job description is available here. Please note this job description is written as if a candidate has the experience and qualifications to be appointed as head of learning area.
• The head of learning area (HOLA) job description is available here.

The vacancy can also be found in the Education Gazette.

Closing date: 17 September 2026, 4 pm

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, curriculum-focused New Zealand registered teacher equipped with the pastoral care and classroom management skills required to enable secondary students to achieve to the best of their ability, particularly in Mathematics, Physics and/or Chemistry. Experience teaching NCEA Level 2 and/or Level 3 Physics and/or Chemistry is required. You will join our team for a fixed-term position, covering a period of maternity leave for Terms 1 and 2, 2027. The position is expected to commence at the start of Term 1 2027 and finish at the end of Term 2 2027 (as published on the school website).

Our Special Character

Our staff are committed followers of Jesus who value teamwork, cultivate a strong whānau atmosphere, and intentionally develop student character. As a state-integrated school, the successful candidate will:

• Clearly articulate how to immerse students in a Biblical worldview through teaching secondary Mathematics, Physics and/or Chemistry.
• Support the belief that a Christian school is a place where students learn to live in community as taught in the Scriptures.
• Have a willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the school as a condition of appointment. Staff members are expected to maintain and preserve the special character of the school as a condition of employment.

Who We Are Looking For

• Curriculum Experts: Strong in teaching and pedagogical knowledge, particularly in senior secondary Mathematics, Physics and/or Chemistry, including NCEA Level 2 and 3.
• Relational Leaders: Passionate about pastoral care and inspiring young people to strive for excellence.
• Digitally Literate: Able to integrate modern learning tools effectively into the Mathematics and Science curriculum areas.
• Community Minded: Eager to contribute to the "family" feel of our school.

To Apply

Candidates are warmly encouraged to arrange an informal visit to experience our school culture firsthand.

Please email the name and contact details of:

• a pastoral referee,
• a friend who can comment on your walk with God, and
• two professional referees (a colleague and a current supervisor),

together with your cover letter and CV, to Barend Blom, Principal, principal@renew.school.nz.

A teacher position description is available here.

The vacancy can also be found in the Education Gazette.

Closing date: 25 September 2026, 4 pm

Renew School is looking for followers of Jesus who are self-motivated, and have proven skills and experience for the available roles / vacancies.

Hours of Work: Will depend on the advertised role

Remuneration: Negotiable as per the relevant collective agreement

Specifically:

• The candidate will maintain a commitment to support the purpose and Special Character of Renew School

Functional relationships with: 

• Principal and/or delegate

Responsibilities: 

• Depend on the advertised role

If you are interested in applying for a position at Renew School, please email the principal a cover letter that explains why you want to work at Renew School, your CV, and the name and contact details of

1. your pastor/minister,
2. a friend who can comment on your walk with God, and
3. a professional referee (principal / senior leader).

Please submit your cover letter, references, and CV to the principal, Barend Blom (principal@renew.school.nz).

Typical employment process:

• Candidates shortlisted
• Interviews
• Appointment made