Bilingual Learning / Liaison Support Assistant

Inspiring academic excellence, leadership and a love of learning.

Hillmorton High School is a diverse urban coeducational school situated in the South-West of Christchurch. The school is a fast growing Y7–13 school with dedicated middle and senior schools. We have a roll of around 1400 and with further building works underway, the roll is expected to increase in the next few years.  We provide students with a caring and supportive environment, to help them achieve academic excellence, leadership skills and a love of learning.

The role

We are looking for a Bilingual Learning / Liaison Assistant to join our English Language Learning Department for an immediate start. The role is focused on supporting the progress, engagement and achievement of ākonga and the liaison with their caregivers.

Please note this position is for a fixed term 7 week period and not permanent, commencing on 12 October 2026 and ending on 27th November 2026.

This is a part-time, term-time only position, working approximately 20 hours per week by negotiation, may be negotiated (days and hours are by negotiation and will be reviewed termly based on need).  Remuneration is based on the Support Staff (Teacher Aide) in Schools Collective Agreement.

Working primarily with small groups of students from year 7 to year 13, the ideal candidate will:

• Be fluent in English and Trigrinya
• Demonstrate a passion for education and supporting English language learners
• Be willing to liaise with the families of students
• Be able to work collaboratively with teachers and staff to support student learning
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Applicants will be required to undergo police vetting and cannot be appointed until a successful result has been received. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and reside here.

To apply

Please email your CV and Cover Letter to Stephen Crean: [email protected]

Please ensure:

• Your CV includes the names and contact details of two referees

• Your Cover Letter outlines the following:

  1. Please state the languages you can speak fluently.
  2. Why would you like to work at Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka as a bilingual Learning Assistant?
  3. Any relevant qualifications and/or experience you have.
  4. Why are you the right person for the vacancy?

Closing date: 3pm on Monday 7 September 2026, with interviews of successful shortlisted candidates occurring the following week.