EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT RESEARCH UNIT (EARU)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION / TE KURA AKAU TAITOKA
About us/Mō mātou
The University of Otago College of Education is dedicated to the enhancement of educational practice through high quality teaching, scholarship, research, professional leadership and community service, to benefit children, other learners, educators and the wider community in local, national and international settings.
The role/Te mahi
Under contract to the Ministry of Education, learning area assessments for the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study will be conducted during Term 3 of the 2026 school year in 160 randomly-selected schools across Aotearoa New Zealand.
EARU employs teachers from across New Zealand to administer the programme over a ten week period. In 2026, the programme will commence with a one week training programme in Wellington (20-24 July), followed by nine weeks of school visits. Kairangahau Kaiako - Teacher Researchers will work in pairs and, depending on the area, may be required to undertake substantial travel away from home, with regular trips for up to a week at a time (travel expenses are covered).
This year, the study will be assessing Year 3, Year 6 and Year 8 students in health and physical education, and learning languages with a focus on te reo Māori.
Kairangahau Kaiako - Teacher Researchers will be either seconded from their school for the 10 week period or employed on a fixed-term contract with the University of Otago.
Working alongside our team to implement the assessment programme is a great PLD opportunity and applications are now open for effective and committed teachers nationwide.
Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
- Experienced in teaching at primary and/or intermediate levels (Years 1-8)
- Curriculum interests, responsibilities or skills in health and physical education, and/or learning languages with a focus on te reo Māori
- Confident and competent te reo Māori speakers
- Able to clearly demonstrate cultural responsiveness to, and affinity with, children from diverse backgrounds, particularly Māori and Pasifika
- Able to communicate and establish relationships effectively with children, teachers and parents
- Able to follow procedures and work accurately with attention to detail
- Confident working with digital technology and new software
Further details/Pūroko
If already employed by a school, teachers will be seconded. If a relief teacher, a fixed-term contract will be offered.
The salary range for this position is as follows:
If fixed-term, this will be on the Teaching and Professional Practice Fellow 1 scale $75,727 to $87,849.
If seconded, this will be on your existing school salary and include management units if applicable.
You must have the right to live and work in NZ to apply for this position.
Application/Tono
Please note that it is not necessary to submit a CV as part of your application. However, we do require a cover letter which describes how your skills and experience relate to the job description.
To submit your application (including cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600345 will close on 12 April 2026.
