New Zealand qualified teachers
New Zealand qualified teachers intro
Calling all teachers with New Zealand teaching qualifications! Experience the rich variety of teaching opportunities waiting for you in Western Australia.
With more than 800 public schools, our state offers a diverse range of teaching experiences, opportunities for professional growth and plenty of adventure. Enjoy some of the highest teacher salaries in Australia, along with ongoing benefits and support. Plus, eligible educators from New Zealand may qualify for fully-funded relocation!
NZ qualified teachers
NZ qualified teachers
Join us and shape the future of young people and their communities across Western Australia.
New Zealand qualified teachers
- Relocation support
- Working rights and visa options
- Apply for a teaching position
- Teacher registration
Relocation support
Our relocation support includes:
- flights for you and your family to Australia, and to your new home
- help to move your belongings
- up to 8 weeks of fully funded accommodation upon arrival
- a comprehensive induction program tailored to your needs, including support with curriculum, behaviour management, and wellbeing
- free or subsidised housing options1, subject to availability
Plus, depending on your school placement, you might qualify for additional benefits and allowances, which you can explore using our benefits calculator2.
Working rights and visa options
If you're a New Zealand citizen, you don't need a visa to work in Western Australia! This smooth process means our talented teachers from across the Tasman Sea can easily transition into their exciting new roles in WA.
Apply for a teaching position
As a New Zealand-trained teacher, you can apply for jobs in WA metropolitan, rural and regional schools directly.
Apply to the New Zealand Teacher Pool
By applying to our New Zealand Teacher Pool, you can select all locations across Western Australia that interest you, without needing to submit multiple applications. This is a great way of expressing your interest in a range of positions and increasing your employment opportunities. Refer to the advertisement for the specific application requirements.
Apply to the New Zealand Teacher Pool3
After submitting your application, you may be sent a link to complete a video interview.
Principals will be able to access your application and contact you to determine if you are a suitable candidate.
Apply for advertised positions
In addition to the New Zealand Teacher Pool, you can apply for permanent and temporary teaching positions that schools advertise individually. Refer to the job advertisement for the specific application requirements.
Apply for jobs through:
Teacher registration
All teachers in WA must have the required qualifications and be registered with the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). You may be eligible for mutual recognition with the TRBWA, if you hold current teacher registration in New Zealand. Find out more about mutual recognition through the TRBWA website6.
Hear from one of our teachers from New Zealand
Find out why New Zealand teacher Zach loves teaching and living in regional WA.
To find out more about teaching opportunities in Western Australia, email us at International.Recruitment@education.wa.edu.au7 or phone us at +61 8 9264 42978.
Teaching opportunities available now
Teaching opportunities available now
Apply to our New Zealand secondary teacher pool and our team will contact you about current vacancies.