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Trainers plan and provide training courses for employees of businesses, government and other organisations. 

Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in kindergartens, kōhanga reo or childcare centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).

Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL teachers) teach people from non-English speaking backgrounds how to speak, read and write English.

Primary school teachers teach children between the ages of five and 13 at primary or intermediate schools.

Kaiwhakaako Māori teach in te reo Māori at primary and secondary schools.

Nannies/child carers are responsible for the care, wellbeing and education of infants, toddlers and children in the home.

Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, Te Pūkenga, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks. 

Private teachers/tutors teach a specific skill or subject to individuals or small groups of children or adults.

Secondary school teachers plan, prepare and teach one or more subjects to students between the ages of 13 and 18.

Teacher aides assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups.