Description Making a difference to Secondary Education Close liaison with university staff, students and schools Collaboration within a strong, supportive team Ng krero m te tranga About the role Join us as the Professional Experience Coordinator (Secondary), where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of education by connecting aspiring secondary teachers with the schools, mentors, and experiences that will launch their careers! In this dynamic and rewarding position, you'll collaborate closely with principals, teachers, academic staff, and administrative teams to ensure professional experience placements are well-designed, coherent, and supportive of both student teachers and their mentors. You'll work alongside the Professional Experience Lead and Manager to oversee visiting arrangements, coordinate payments, prepare vital documentation, and support professional development for associate teachers. Your expertise will also contribute to the recruitment and selection of future secondary educators, making this a unique opportunity to impact the quality and direction of teacher education from start to finish.

If you're passionate about secondary education and thrive in a role that combines coordination, communication, and innovation, wed love to hear from you. Salary will be in the range of $97,532 - $111,169 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.

5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus. For more information on the role please see the position description . After reading the position description, if you would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor Sally Peters, Head of School on email at sally.

peters@waikato.ac.nz .

All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted. Ko wai koe? Who are you? You are a committed and experienced educator with current New Zealand teacher registration and a strong background in secondary teaching, mentoring, and leadership. Known for your professionalism, adaptability, and strong communication, you bring a deep understanding of teaching and learning, a passion for innovation, and a dedication to equity and cultural responsiveness in education.

Dont meet every single requirement? Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The University of Waikato, were committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

You might be just the right person for this or another opportunity on our team. Ko wai mtou? Who are we? Te Wnanga Toi Tangata Division of Education provides innovative approaches to both education and educational research. Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education offers quality academic programmes at undergraduate level, and a range of.