Teacher of Outdoor Education

Wakatipu High School’s vision is to deliver Aotearoa New Zealand’s best all-round education. We are looking for a great outdoor education professional to teach senior outdoor education. The ideal candidate will be qualified in a variety of mediums (including alpine, bush, rock and kayak) and be an effective leader of organisational outdoor safety systems.

The successful applicant will be excited by the opportunity to deliver a future-focused and holistic education in a flexible learning environment - they will be pedagogically progressive, student-centred, have a growth mindset, form effective professional relationships, and be keen to contribute to the all-round education of our students. 

The ability to teach Outdoor Education to Level 3 is preferred. Please state any other specialist subjects. 

Wakatipu High School is a well-resourced, co-educational school with a growing roll of more than 1450 students, situated in Queenstown in the stunning Wakatipu Basin. 

Start date: 21 January 2026