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English Language Partners is a not-for-profit, education provider with NZQA category 1 status, that has been providing English language programmes and settlement support to adult migrants and people from refugee and asylum backgrounds throughout New Zealand for over 40 years.

With 21 centres spanning from Whangārei to Invercargill, our dedicated team of 380 staff and 850 volunteers annually support over 8,000 learners. We are passionate about supporting former refugees and migrants participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand and we are looking for your help to achieve this.
  
What’s the job?
The Cultural Language Assistant role assists in the classroom, working alongside the English Language teacher, and providing explanation and support to learners.  This role supports learners achieve their learning outcomes and generally helps keep the class flowing smoothly. This role is an enjoyable one and will suit a team player with a great sense of humour, cultural sensitivity, empathy, and a passion for sharing what is great about Aotearoa New Zealand.
  
Upcoming Relief Work for 2026

• Palmerston North – Rohingya speakers
• Levin – Spanish speakers
• Dunedin – Arabic speakers
• $29.25 per hour rate

 Is this you?

• Accurate and fluent in English and a good standard of literacy.
• Fluent in the specified language(s) for the centre you apply to
• Knowledgeable about refugee resettlement and refugee issues and respect for different ethnic communities.
• An interest in and a willingness to adapt to New Zealand teaching methods, (previous experience as a teaching assistant or translator is desirable but not essential).
• A clear and friendly communication style with a strong cultural sensitivity, empathy and the ability to work as part of a tight-knit team.

  
What we offer?  
ELPNZ is a friendly and inclusive workplace with a culture of continuous improvement. It is a place where your own potential will be nurtured as you work alongside a passionate and talented group of educators committed to helping former refugees and migrants learn English and effectively settle in New Zealand.  

Position description
The position description for this role can be found at the link below. Please copy and paste it into your browser:  https://www.englishlanguage.org.nz/JobDescriptionCulturalLanguageAssistant


To apply:  
Click “Apply” now! We do not accept applications via email. We may begin scheduling interviews as applications come in.


Applicants for this position must be based in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand, with NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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