Teaching is one of the most popular professions in New Zealand. The education system in New Zealand is well respected and offers good working conditions and salaries. There are many opportunities for overseas teachers to work in New Zealand.
To work as a teacher in New Zealand, you must have a current registration with the Teacher Registration Authority of New Zealand (TRA). The process of registration is different for overseas teachers, depending on your qualifications and experience.
Qualified Overseas Teachers
If you have teaching qualifications from another country and you want to register as a teacher in New Zealand, you must first apply for assessment by the TRA. This involves sending the TRA your qualifications, transcripts and other relevant documentation. The TRA will assess your qualifications and decide whether you are eligible to register as a teacher in New Zealand.
If you are eligible to register, you will need to complete a professional portfolio. This is a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your competence as a teacher. Once you have completed your professional portfolio, you will need to submit it to the TRA for review.
If your professional portfolio is approved, you will be registered as a teacher in New Zealand. You will then be able to apply for teaching jobs in New Zealand.
Overseas Teachers with Limited Qualifications
If you have limited teaching qualifications from another country, you may still be able to register as a teacher in New Zealand. To do this, you will need to complete a professional development programme.
The professional development programme is a one-year programme that is designed to help overseas teachers with limited qualifications to develop the skills and knowledge they need to work as a teacher in New Zealand.
Once you have completed the professional development programme, you will need to submit a portfolio of evidence to the TRA. This portfolio will demonstrate your competence as a teacher. If your portfolio is approved, you will be registered as a teacher in New Zealand. You will then be able to apply for teaching jobs in New Zealand.
Overseas Teachers with No Qualifications
If you have no teaching qualifications from another country, you may still be able to register as a teacher in New Zealand. To do this, you will need to complete a professional development programme.
The professional development programme is a two-year programme that is designed to help overseas teachers with no qualifications to develop the skills and knowledge they need to work as a teacher in New Zealand.
After you’ve completed the professional development course, you’ll need to submit a portfolio of evidence to the TRA. This portfolio will demonstrate your ability as a teacher. If your portfolio is accepted, you will be considered for registration as a teacher in New Zealand. You’ll then be able to apply for teaching positions in New Zealand.
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If you are an overseas teacher who wants to work in New Zealand, we can help you with the visa process. We can assess your qualifications and experience and advise you on the best visa option for your situation. We can also help you to complete the required documentation and submit your application to the Immigration New Zealand.
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