Employment Opportunities
Please see below for current vacancies:
Employment at HRC
Located in Christchurch, HRC Te Otu Mātua is a time-limited intervention for rangatahi, aged 8-16 years, with complex behaviours who experience neurodiverse challenges such as ASD, intellectual impairments, specific learning disabilities, ADHD, and trauma, as well as a range of similar presentations that may not have been diagnosed. Our vision for each of our students is ‘Whakarangatirahia/Be the best you can be’. To experience success in education these young people need to feel safe, make connections, and learn ways to manage their emotions. We believe that every interaction with every student by every kaiako has the potential to make a difference for that student, and we are intentional in creating a therapeutic environment.
We focus on supporting students to develop the skills they will need when they leave HRC. To achieve this, our residential and day school teams work in partnership with the student’s family, enrolling school, and referrer. We emphasise development of emotional, social and regulation skills essential to being ready to learn. We have four houses; one of these is specifically for girls, and one follows a Māori kaupapa.
Tumuaki | Principal
Permanent, Full-time
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Supporting young people to experience success in education
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“Be the best you can be” – fostering student growth and potential
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Based in Christchurch
The school is located in an award winning purpose built campus which provides up to 32 students with a homely, safe, comfortable environment. The campus is made up of a day school and residential area for students. Learning does not stop at the school gate – throughout the other 19 hours of the day, HRC supports rangatahi to become the best that they can be/whakarangatirahia as they live and learn together in a supportive environment with a clear and consistent rhythm for each day.
HRC provides a tailored curriculum designed to promote learning, engagement, progress, and achievement. This includes highly effective teaching methods, strong relationships with tangata whenua, and evaluative research to ensure continuous improvement. Ākonga are all on individual education plans for learning in both the day school and residential contexts and usually stay between one term and 24 months. A ministerial-appointed Board was established in 2014.
Values:
HRC's commitment to inclusivity and personalized care ensures a supportive environment where students can thrive and become contributing members of society.
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Whanaungatanga - Build relationships; positive, supportive relationships between staff and students form the basis for learning
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Manawa-Roa – Be resilient
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Whaiwhakaaro - Reflect
Both staff and students are encouraged to be enthusiastic, reflective and resilient as they work towards being the best they can be.
Working closely with their Senior Leadership Team, the Tumuaki is responsible for the overall management and professional leadership of the College, the implementation of policies and programmes, and direction and supervision of all staff including non-teaching personnel.
We seek an experienced educational leader with strengths in engaging with diverse stakeholder groups as you lead staff to support the learning of young people with complex intellectual needs.
Visit www.sheffield.co.nz/Job-Search for the skills/experience we seek for this role.
This is the leadership opportunity you have been waiting for and we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Candidates can download a Candidate Briefing document including a full position description and apply, in strict confidence, online at www.sheffield.co.nz
To apply by email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8911SIaa.
Applications close on 18 March 2025.
Emails will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email.
For more information please phone Andrea Bankier on +64 (0)274 478 102.
Youth Worker
Fixed Term (6-month contract), Full-time
We are looking for a youth worker who loves to bring out the best in challenging children and is energised by giving young people opportunities for success. Youth workers are part of the residential care team who support the young people in learning day-to-day life skills. Youth workers also coordinate all recreational activities for the ākonga, and work to implement educational and developmental goals.
During term time, you will be working on a 3-week rotating roster. Most shifts are 7am–3pm or 1pm–9:30pm. Experience working with young people or in a residential environment is strongly desired, as are strengths in te reo/Pasifika. Full driver licence and police vet are essential, as is working from a culturally responsive perspective and being a team player with a willingness to be trained in Team Teach.
The successful applicant will have strengths and experience in:
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Building relationships that are focused on learning with young people aged 8–16 years old.
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Relating with all kaiako as well as external stakeholders in a collaborative way to support students.
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Adapting plans at short notice to best meet the students’ needs.
In return, HRC Te Otu Mātua offers:
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Competitive salary: $63,000-$65,000, plus 10 weeks of paid leave during school holidays.
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The intrinsic rewards that come with building good relationships with diverse learners.
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A supportive team of residential and day school staff who work together to promote learning.
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Opportunities for professional development.
Applications close: Thursday, 6 March, at midday.
Start date: 17 March 2025, or by negotiation.
We kindly request that you email the
Executive Assistant to express your interest:
executive.assistant@halswellcollege.com
Night Attendant Relievers - Casual Positions
We are looking for night attendant relievers who love to bring out the best in challenging children and are energised by giving these young people opportunities for success.
The successful applicant must have a driver’s licence and police vet. Other essentials are a willingness to work from a culturally responsive perspective, being a team player, and engaging with Team Teach training provided by HRC.
In return HRC offers a supportive team of day school and residential staff who work together to promote learning.
We kindly request that you email the
Executive Assistant to express your interest:
executive.assistant@halswellcollege.com
Residential Relievers - Casual Positions
We are looking for residential relievers who love to bring out the best in challenging children and are energised by giving these young people opportunities for success.
The successful applicant must have a driver’s licence and police vet. Other essentials are a willingness to work from a culturally responsive perspective, being a team player, and engaging with Team Teach training provided by HRC.
In return HRC offers a supportive team of day school and residential staff who work together to promote learning.
We kindly request that you email the
Executive Assistant to express your interest:
executive.assistant@halswellcollege.com