Our strength is our people and our focus is our boys.
Core Christian virtues guide all we do and how we act. Honesty, respect, justice and compassion create a caring and supportive environment, where boys feel comfortable to be themselves as they strive to reach their potential. Our mission is Each boy at his best.
Our campus is unique, with its combination of heritage buildings and state-of-the-art learning spaces, with facilities at the cutting edge of technological excellence. It is a wonderful teaching and learning environment.
College employee benefits
We provide staff with a variety of financial and wellbeing benefits to ensure they feel supported and enjoy their time at College.
- Remuneration is above state levels
- Subsidised education at College and our sister school
- Flu shots
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous holiday provisions
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Employment Application Form
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Current opportunities
Boarding Housemaster – Richards House
Christ’s College is seeking an experienced and inspiring pastoral leader to serve as Boarding Housemaster of Richards House, one of three dedicated boarding houses, and play a significant role in the lives of the boys who call it home.
This is a significant residential leadership position within a school where boarding is integral to our community and our mission: Each boy at his best.
As Boarding Housemaster, you will be at the heart of Richard’s House – creating a warm, supportive and high-trust environment where every boy is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. The role combines residential and pastoral leadership with teaching and active involvement in the wider life of Christ’s College.
Richards House has a proud history within Christ’s College. Named after the 12th Headmaster, Reginald James Richards, the House was built in 1953 and opened for occupation in 1956. Represented by the lion rampant, Richards House operates on a high-trust, family model that fosters belonging, mutual respect and personal responsibility.
About Christ’s College
Christ’s College is an Anglican day and boarding school for boys in Years 9–13. Since 1850, College has prepared generations of young men to succeed in a changing world while remaining grounded in the values of honesty, respect and compassion.
We want every boy to feel comfortable being himself while striving to become the best version of himself.
About the role
Reporting to the Deputy Headmaster – Student Care, the Boarding Housemaster will:
- Lead the pastoral care and day-to-day operation of Richards House
- Sustain its high-trust, family culture and foster care, camaraderie, belonging and personal responsibility
- Develop positive, professional relationships with students and their parents or caregivers
- Lead, support and manage the House staff, including the Deputy Housemaster, Matron, mentors, tutors and other team members
- Oversee the induction and integration of new boarders
- Ensure the House meets Christ’s College’s safeguarding, child protection, privacy, health and safety, and boarding requirements
- Coordinate House routines, events, communications and administration
- Work collaboratively with other Housemasters and the wider College pastoral team\
- Teach in a specialist subject area and contribute actively to Christ’s College’s co-curricular programme
- Maintain oversight of the Boarding House facilities in partnership with the College’s facilities team
About you
You will be a warm, visible and credible leader who understands the opportunities and responsibilities involved in caring for young people in a residential school environment.
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Experience in boarding and the pastoral care of young men
- Strong pastoral and people-leadership capability
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The qualifications, enthusiasm and confidence to teach a specialist subject
- Current registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
- A professional, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
- Empathy, sound judgement and sensitivity to different cultures
- An understanding of and respect for tikanga Māori
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
- Leadership experience within co-curricular activities
Remuneration and benefits
The position includes:
- College-provided residential accommodation
- Four management units, currently valued at $5,500 each
- A subsidy towards power costs associated with the Christ’s College residence
- A mobile phone and landline
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a close-knit boarding community, build on the proud character of Richards House and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
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For more information please reach out to Lucy Matthews, HR email hidden; JavaScript is required
Christ’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment.
All candidates are required to undergo a screening process, which includes reference checking and police vetting, prior to appointment. Successful candidates must comply with relevant College policies, practices, and training, which underpin the College's prioritisation of child safety and legal obligations. This includes the requirement for three-yearly police vetting renewals of all staff.
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