Shotover Primary School

16/03/2026

LEARNING ASSISTANT | Full-time or Part-time Position[s]

We are looking for Learning Assistant[s] who are empathetic, teachable, self aware and enjoy working with children to join our team at Shotover Primary School.

Your role will be varied, and you will need to be someone who thrives in a changing environment and can adapt to this context.

Our current roles are working with:
Children who have high and/or complex needs (knowledge/experience is an advantage).
Children who are migrants with foundation levels of English.

These fixed term positions have an immediate start (once a police vet has been completed) and end on the last school day of Term 4 2026. The position[s] are up-to 25 hours per week (Full-time 9am - 3pm during primary school term time only.

If you are someone who loves helping young minds grow and being a part of a positive, safe learning environment, please send your covering letter, along with a brief digital CV outlining relevant experience, the details of your last 3 previous positions and referee contact details for them to: [email protected].

Please note a full police vet will be required for the successful applicant.

To be eligible to apply you must have one of the following, New Zealand Citizenship or New Zealand Residency or Australian Citizenship.

If you require further information please email [email protected]

12/03/2026

Specialist Teacher | Fixed Term, Full Time
Start Date: 20th April or as soon as possible thereafter

Are you a champion for inclusive education? Do you believe that every child deserves a "Climate of Possibility"?
Shotover Primary School is looking for a dedicated Specialist Teacher to join our team for a fixed-term, full-time role. We need someone who doesn't just teach, but advocates, adapts, and empowers our neurodiverse learners to shine.

The Role
This isn't your standard classroom position. As a Specialist Teacher, you will be the bridge between potential and achievement for students with a range of neurodiverse needs. You’ll be working across the school to ensure that "inclusive education" is a lived reality, not just a buzzword.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We want someone who looks at a challenge and sees an opportunity.

You’ll thrive here if you:

Lead with Empathy: You understand that behaviour is communication and you lead with understanding.

Have Experience with Neurodiverse Children: You have proven experience working with children with diverse learning profiles and know how to unlock their best selves.

Are a Collaborative Navigator: You excel at working within the wider Learning Support System, seamlessly collaborating with OTs, SLTs, whānau, and fellow mentors to ensure every child has a cohesive support network

Are Adaptable & Flexible: You can pivot your approach and are able to look at the ‘big picture.’

Know the System: You have a solid awareness of the wider Learning Support System and how to navigate it to get the best results for students.

Apply via our website https://www.shotover.school.nz/vacancies

Contact for inquiries: Mark Lendrum: SENCo at [email protected] or
Ben Witheford, Principal at 03 409 0005.
Closing Date: 9am, Monday, 30th March 2026.

Full Time | Fixed Term Teaching Position Year 7/8 starting Term 2, 2026.Shotover Primary School is seeking a passionate innovative Mentor (teacher) to join our team in April, 2026. We have a fixed-term position available in a Year 7 and 8 classroom where embracing team teaching and a passion for fut...

12/03/2026

It is so tempting to talk about the food again... Not only did we have an awesome crew at both Borland camps ensuring that our campers were fuelled and ready for the physical challenges but conversations around the dinner table proved to be another highlight! So much talk amongst the campers sharing the days' adventures, challenges and accomplishments.

Hap D campers are on the eve of coming home.

All of our Year 7 and 8 students have had an awesome time at Borland over the past couple of weeks.

This is a massive shout out to our mentors who have taken a week away from their families to make this happen, the prep they have had to do to make the camp come together, and to our amazing camp parents who have been able to take a week away from both family and work to take on the 24 hour/ 5 day shift to support this fantastic experience!

(All of us back home wish you well with the pack down and clean up!)

12/03/2026

How lucky are we to have had another day with the amazing Michelle from Deaf Aotearoa. She delivered New Zealand Sign Language classes to most of our school on Tuesday and was so impressed with what our children and mentors already knew.

We look forward to having her back again!

A great place to check out NZSL is through - learn.nzsl.nz and also NZSL Dictionary (online and as an App)

10/03/2026

Same place... different crew.

Hapori D Year 7 and 8 students have enjoyed the start to their Borland camp experience. The highlight so far is possibly the SMORES.... Camp stories around the fire seem to be even better than the usual evening screen time

09/03/2026

SPS Shotover Primary School FOS - first meeting of the year is this evening from 7pm in the Pit Stop (staff room.) Come along for a no pressure chat about what FOS has planned for the year and what can be done to support fundraising etc. No sign ups or commitment needed, just come and say hi - All are welcome and invited!

06/03/2026

This week, we have been incredibly fortunate to have Guy Constable and Michael Rhodes from Learning Through Doing on site to support our team and observe our mathematics teaching.

Over the past 18 months, LTD has also been working closely with our mentors to support the development of their maths teaching and coaching skills, ensuring our maths delivery is consistent and impactful.

At our staff only day today, we spent time delving into our assessment and exploring ways we can have best impact with all of our learners.

A huge thank you to Guy and Michael for sharing their expertise and helping us continue to grow! We'd also like to thank our families for redesigning family life for the day.

05/03/2026

Food Glorious Food!
They say an army marches on its stomach, and our Year 7 & 8 campers have been no exception this week!

Between the bush treks and the big challenges, our students have been fueled by a mix of campfires, home baking, and our incredible camp parents executing the camp meals. Whether it’s buttering a mountain of rolls or perfecting the art of the campfire s’more, these kids have stepped up and kept the energy high.

A huge shout-out to:

Our family bakers: That home baking didn't just taste good; it was the secret ingredient to getting them through the long hauls!

Our legend camp parents: For being the ultimate sous-chefs and keeping the the campers in check while they fueled up for the next adventure.

One final night of camp magic tonight, before they head home tomorrow.

Here's hoping they get some sleep!

They might be coming back a little bit tired and (maybe) a lot bit smelly, but they’re definitely well-fed and feeling accomplished!

03/03/2026

It's been all go over our first three weeks of 2026! Our incredible mentors and learners have been heavily engaged in the start up phase for 2026, building relationships, establishing learning programmes and setting learning goals.

Behind the scenes, our Year 5- 8 mentors have been planning their 2026 camps and this week and next, our Year 7 and 8s are enjoying the Camp Borland experience.

Kawarau campers have had a great start to camp this week. They have had a frosty start but a beautiful sunny day, today.

The groups have been kayaking, abseilinig, rockclimbing, on a rogaine, doing some science out in nature and building some epic Bivvys.

Last night they enjoyed their firepit smores and this afteroon they have the fire going as they experiment how to cook popcorn. The adults have been loving the enthusiasm and joy being displayed with this awesome group of humans.

WaiPu Year 7 and 8s will be away to Borland next week and our Year 5 and 6 students will be off to Omaui for their "Adventure Camp" next term ( ).

10/02/2026

LEARNING ASSISTANT | Full-time or Part-time Position[s]

We are looking for Learning Assistant[s] who are empathetic, teachable, self aware and enjoy working with children to join our team at Shotover Primary School.
Your role will be varied, and you will need to be someone who thrives in a changing environment and can adapt to this context.

Our current roles are working with:
Children who have high and/or complex needs (knowledge/experience is an advantage).
Children who are migrants with foundation levels of English.
These fixed term positions have an immediate start (once a police vet has been completed) and end on the last school day of Term 4 2026. The position[s] are up-to 25 hours per week (Full-time 9am - 3pm during primary school term time only.
If you are someone who loves helping young minds grow and being a part of a positive, safe learning environment, please send your covering letter, along with a brief digital CV outlining relevant experience, the details of your last 3 previous positions and referee contact details for them to: [email protected].
Please note a full police vet will be required for the successful applicant.
To be eligible to apply you must have one of the following, New Zealand Citizenship or New Zealand Residency or Australian Citizenship.
Applications close noon: Friday the 20th February 2026.
If you require further information please email [email protected]

22/01/2026

A massive congratulations to Franco, our year 8 student and Ambassador, for this outstanding achievement. 🌟

We have no doubt that you will have an incredible year as you continue to push your limits in sports and drive positive change in our community.

Ka pai, Franco, keep up the great mahi!

Ngā mihi Shotover Jet for this awesome opportunity and support for tamariki in the Wakatipu Basin

We’re stoked to welcome Franco into the Te Iti Kahuraki whānau for 2026 and can’t wait to follow his journey.

Franco has already had a summer most footballers dream of - taking part in an elite training experience at Manchester United and the National Football Centre at St George’s Park in the UK as part of The Pro Project, alongside 30 selected young players from across Aotearoa.

In 2026, this rising Queenstown star is training across football, boxing, futsal, and triathlon (yes, all of them!) with his sights set on international tournaments and community impact.

Franco is one of four athletes joining the Te Iti Kahuraki whānau this year - and we can’t wait to cheer him on.

18/12/2025

Teaching Position in a Year 7/8 class starting 20th April 2026 (first day of Term 2)

Take the next step in your career and join our dynamic team at Shotover Primary School in Queenstown.

Our innovative school is seeking an exceptional professional who has a strong vision for learning, embraces a growth mindset, and is passionate about preparing our children for the future.

We have a position available starting at the beginning of Term 2 for 2026 in a Year 7/8 class. This is a fixed-term classroom teaching role till the end of Term 4, 2026.

We are looking for a professional with a passion for future focussed learning, including but not limited to Generative AI and agentic AI. This role will be a team teaching position where we expect our Mentors to embrace challenges, thrive in collaborative environments, and inspire learning in all children.

Applications close Monday, 2nd February at 11am. Creative, digital applications only, please.

Visit https://www.shotover.school.nz/vacancies for more information.

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