Teach in New Zealand

Learn more about teaching abroad in New Zealand!

Teaching abroad in New Zealand is a mystical adventure. New Zealand (of Lord of the Rings fame), is perfect for the adventurous and adrenalin seeking junkie. New Zealanders have an al fresco lifestyle. Many weekends are spent bungee jumping off a bridge, white water rafting through lively rivers, skiing the peeks on the south island, or boating across one of New Zealand’s many lakes. If you seek more relaxing activities after a week of teaching, you can climb a volcano, swim with dolphins, sip crisp wine and visit the natural springs of Rotorua. New Zealand has a rich Maori heritage and they are avid rugby fans – seeing the All Blacks perform the haka is something not to be missed.

New Zealand demands a lot of teachers but the competition is still quite high. Most foreign teaching programs are in Auckland and Wellington on the North Island or Christchurch on the south. English speakers usually find teaching in New Zealand a smooth process. The shared language and relatively low cost of living make integration easy. Teachers in New Zealand will be placed in a variety of different educational environments, from private language schools to universities. Check out the programs below to find one that suits you! Teachers based in New Zealand will socialize with other international teachers as well as the friendly and warm local Pacific Islanders. If a complex and career strengthening teaching experience is what you are looking for, say “kia ora” (“hi” in Maori) to New Zealand today.