Are you passionate about education, culture, and community? Do you want to make a lasting impact through innovative, curriculum-aligned learning experiences?

As Senior Educator, you'll take the lead in delivering exceptional, hands-on education programmes that connect students and communities to Southland's rich history, heritage, and cultural narratives.

What you'll do:

• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging physical and digital education programmes aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum, including Early Childhood Education.
• Champion the Enriching Local Curriculum (ELC) programme, delivering high-quality learning experiences to schools and community groups.
• Lead education outreach initiatives and school holiday programmes that extend beyond the museum walls.
• Build strong relationships with local schools, kura, community groups, and mana whenua to ensure our learning opportunities are inclusive, accessible, and relevant.
• Support interpretation of the collection through curriculum-aligned programming, contributing to our wider visitor experience.
• Collaborate across museum and Council teams to enhance strategy, improve services, and deliver high-impact projects.

What you'll bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (essential).
• A minimum of five years' experience in curriculum-based teaching, with a strong grasp of the New Zealand Curriculum.
• A genuine passion for learning, heritage, and bicultural engagement.
• A track record of designing and delivering high-quality, inclusive education programmes.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and planning skills.
• A full NZ driver's licence and ability to meet Children's Worker requirements under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

This is your chance to shape how young people, educators, and the wider community engage with the taonga and stories of Murihiku Southland. Help us bring learning to life.

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week, between the hours of 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday, both days inclusive.

Invercargill City Council is committed to the safety of children, the elderly, and vulnerable adults. As this position involves working with these groups, Police Vetting (under the Children's Act 2014) and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test are required to ensure a safe environment for all.

To learn more, view the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777. Please note: applications submitted via SEEK will not be received. Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz)

Applications close 24 August 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.

To apply for this job go to: Jobs - Invercargill City Council

Reference code 6790880.

Applications close 24 August 2025