Empowering New Zealand Schools with Exceptional Educators
At Aroha Consulting, we specialise in connecting New Zealand schools with top-tier teaching and education support professionals. Whether you’re seeking permanent teachers, relief (relieving) staff, school leaders, admin professionals, or exploring international hiring options, we make the recruitment process easy, personalised, and effective.
We’re more than just a recruitment agency — we’re your strategic staffing partner, passionate about education and committed to building strong, lasting relationships with schools across Aotearoa.
What we offer
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Finding the right permanent teacher is crucial to your school’s culture and student success. At Aroha Consulting, we take a relationship-first approach to permanent teacher recruitment in New Zealand. We work with you to identify the right skills, attitude, and alignment with your school values.
From advertising to placement, we manage the full process and only present shortlisted teachers who match your criteria. Whether you’re recruiting for a new entrant teacher or a subject specialist, we ensure quality, care, and alignment.
We Help You Recruit:
-Primary and secondary school teachers
Subject specialists (Maths, Science, PE, etc.)
Culturally competent, inclusive educators
Teachers seeking long-term, permanent roles
At Aroha Consulting, we provide fast, flexible, and dependable relief teaching solutions to schools across New Zealand. Whether it’s same-day cover or short-term assignments, we have a strong pool of registered relief teachers ready to step in and keep your classrooms running smoothly.
We work with primary, intermediate, and secondary schools to meet day-to-day, weekly, or term-based relief needs. Every educator in our relief pool is vetted, reference-checked, and aligned with your school’s values and teaching style.
Why Choose Aroha for Relief Staff?
Same-day and advance booking options
Fully screened, experienced NZ-registered teachers
Fast response times from a dedicated relief team
Easy booking process via app, phone, or online
Looking for your next Principal, Deputy Principal, Team Leader, or Curriculum Head? Aroha Consulting has a proven track record in leadership recruitment for schools across New Zealand.
We use a discreet and strategic approach to attract and engage high-performing educational leaders. Our deep knowledge of the education landscape ensures we understand what leadership looks like in a New Zealand school setting — culturally responsive, visionary, and community-focused.
What Sets Us Apart:
Executive search with targeted outreach
Confidential, consultative recruitment process
Support with interviews, negotiations, and onboarding
Strong database of emerging and experienced leaders
Behind every great classroom is a team of administration and support staff who keep the school running. Aroha Consulting helps schools hire skilled school office administrators, teacher aides, finance officers, ICT coordinators, and more.
We understand the unique environment of a school office and recruit individuals who are not only skilled but thrive in a fast-paced, child-centred environment.
Roles We Regularly Recruit:
School administrators and receptionists
Attendance officers and payroll clerks
Caretakers and grounds staff
Learning support staff and teacher aides
Facing ongoing teacher shortages? Aroha Consulting offers a complete international teacher recruitment solution — from talent sourcing to relocation support. We work with qualified overseas-trained teachers who meet New Zealand standards and are ready to move.
We support both schools and international teachers through every step: advertising, screening, interviews, visa and immigration support, NZ teaching registration, and onboarding.
