Vacancies 

Manaiakalani Education Trust has two vacancies at this time:



1.PLD Facilitator - South Auckland

Teaching and Learning in Digital Learning Environments

Fixed term to the end of 2025 school year, with potential to extend


This is an exciting opportunity to be a Manaiakalani PLD facilitator supporting schools as they move to digital learning environments. We are looking for an experienced educator to work with schools, teachers and learners as they build knowledge of the Learn Create Share pedagogy, visible teaching and learning, and the Manaiakalani CyberSmart curriculum. Our focus is on accelerating learner achievement through leveraging digital learning environments.

The successful applicant will be an expert teacher with a sound understanding of effective teaching and learning practice, and a good working knowledge of raising achievement by linking evidence to practice. Knowledge of enabling digital technologies is an advantage but not essential as the successful candidate will be well-supported in the development of these skills, and will work as part of a highly collaborative innovation team building teacher skills and knowledge.

 Facilitation is in the context of the New Zealand curriculum,  and Manaiakalani’s coherent PLD programme, backed by research and development, provides a positive and supportive environment. The role is supported by the wider Manaiakalani team to develop good working relationships with education researchers, ed-tech providers, principals and staff.


The Manaiakalani Education Trust offers an employment package in keeping with equivalent PLD facilitation and school leadership roles. Remuneration will take into account skills and experience. Commencement is flexible, with start date Term One 2025 at the latest. Appointment will be for a fixed term to the end of the 2025 school year, with potential to extend dependant upon funding.

Apply with CV and covering email to Jenny Oxley, Chief Executive, Manaiakalani Education Trust, Auckland. jenny.oxley@manaiakalani.org. For supporting information see Job Description.




2.Learner Devices and Administration Lead

Fixed term to the end of 2025 school year, with potential to extend 


Do you have a great customer service ethic and a willingness to go the extra mile? If so, you might be the person we are looking for.  


Manaiakalani Education Trust seeks an experienced financial administrator to take up this key role supporting the Manaiakalani programme as it works with schools, teachers and learners to accelerate learner achievement.


The role provides high quality administrative, financial and operational support to the Trust and its staff, and in particular, manages the learner-owned devices activity. This includes supporting procurement, financing, allocation, payments tracking, stock control and device care processes. 


The successful applicant will have sound experience in all aspects of financial administration; attention to detail and a methodical approach. You’ll be a self-starter able to work well in a digital environment, with the  ability  to work unsupervised and with a wide range of people. You’ll be a team player with excellent relationship management and communication skills.



The Manaiakalani Education Trust offers an employment package in keeping with equivalent roles. Remuneration will take into account skills and experience. Appointment will be for a fixed term to the end of the 2025 school year, with potential to extend dependant upon funding.

Apply with CV and covering email to Jenny Oxley, Chief Executive, Manaiakalani Education Trust, Auckland. jenny.oxley@manaiakalani.org. For supporting information see Job Description.


Applications close 6 September 2024.







Please contact Jenny Oxley jenny.oxley@manaiakalani.org to register your interest in any future opportunities that may arise.


The Manaiakalani Education Trust

The Manaiakalani commitment is to support those New Zealand learners and families who find it difficult to access or afford local, global and digital citizenship. Manaiakalani Education Trust is an energetic and forward focused organisation to be part of. In 2024, the programme is partnering with 110 schools across 15 locations across Aotearoa New Zealand.