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
If you would like to place a general expression of interest, please email your curriculum vitae to email hidden; JavaScript is required with a cover letter outlining your experiences, skills, knowledge and attributes.
Teaching at Christ's College
Chief Financial Officer
Christ’s College was established in 1850, and with a current role of 739 students is currently New Zealand’s only independent school for boys, catering for Years 9 to 13.
The College has a proud Anglican heritage, with an emphasis on classical education, expansive offerings across cultural, sport, and co-curricular programmes, and a House system that provides the boys with a sense of belonging and purpose. Boarding has been at the heart of Christ’s College for more than 160 years and is fundamental to its operation and mission; Each boy at his best. The College’s three Boarding Houses are located at the centre of the campus.
We are seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant with excellent interpersonal skills to foster team cohesion, mentor direct reports and develop professional relationships by working alongside key stakeholders. The successful candidate will have developed commercial acumen, adept analytical skills and the ability to support and drive change in an environment which champions excellence and continuous improvement.
Specifically, the role’s focus is the management of the strategic, tactical and functional operations of College’s financial arm by preparing annual reports, budgets and forecasting models and working closely with the Executive Principal on the management and long-term financial strategy of the College.
They will manage relationships with professional consultants and advise and support the Board of Governors on financial control, strategy and compliance. The Chief Financial Officer will manage payroll, accounts receivable and payable and be supported by their own team of direct reports working in these areas.
The position fits within the non-teaching aspect of Christ’s College staff and sits on the College Executive, reporting directly to the Executive Principal.
Applicants for this position should have current NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Please apply with a covering letter, curriculum vitae with relevant experience and completed application form to Shari Clunne, Human Resources Manager, at email hidden; JavaScript is required.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM, WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2024
Director of Operations
Christ’s College was established in 1850, and with a current role of 739 students is currently New Zealand’s only independent school for boys, catering for Years 9 to 13.
The College has a proud Anglican heritage, with an emphasis on classical education, expansive offerings across cultural, sport, and co-curricular programmes, and a House system that provides the boys with a sense of belonging and purpose. Boarding has been at the heart of Christ’s College for more than 160 years and is fundamental to its operation and mission; Each boy at his best. The College’s three Boarding Houses are located at the centre of the campus.
We are seeking an experienced leader with excellent interpersonal skills to foster team cohesion and develop professional relationships by working alongside key stakeholders. The successful candidate will have developed commercial acumen, proven strategic management skills and thrive in an environment which champions excellence and continuous improvement.
Specifically, the role’s focus is the management of the strategic, tactical and functional operations of College around buildings, grounds and equipment maintenance, property management, health and safety, risk management, security and procurement. The Director of Operations will also lead regulatory and legislative compliance within these operations and be supported by their own team of direct reports working in these areas.
The position fits within the non-teaching aspect of Christ’s College staff and sits on the College Executive, reporting directly to the Executive Principal.
Applicants for this position should have current NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Please apply with a covering letter, curriculum vitae with relevant experience and completed application form to Shari Clunne, Human Resources Manager, at email hidden; JavaScript is required.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM, WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2024.
Payroll Officer & Accounts Clerk
We are seeking an organised, pro-active and experienced Payroll Officer & Accounts Clerk with a strong level of accuracy and attention to detail. This is a part-time position during College term time and school holidays (approximately 32 hours per week). The hours may have some flexibility for the successful candidate.
The Payroll Officer will have previous experience in payroll, be systems-focused and have excellent communication skills. Our ideal candidate would understand the need for confidentiality and discretion in a professional environment, have effective time-management skills and experience in applying the requirements of relevant employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with supervisors on timely approval of timesheets
Timely and accurate payroll processing and payment
Co-ordination with payroll bureau
Develop and run payroll reports
Management of annual, sick, lieu and other leave
Ensure compliance with PAYE, RWT and other payroll-related requirements
Maintain employee master data including new starts and terminations, employee entitlements eg management units, allowances
Handle employee payroll queries in a timely, efficient, confidential and helpful manner
Generate regular reports including leave balances for review by the Human Resources Manger
Refers inconsistencies to CFO for review
Balance sheet reconciliations of all payroll-related accounts including payroll clearing and leave balances
Reconciliation of non-payroll-related accounts as directed by the CFO
Collation, recharging, reconciliation and management of disbursements
Ability to handle payroll queries and follow-up
College offers excellent working conditions in an attractive environment.
Applicants for this position should have current NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Please apply with a covering letter, completed application form and curriculum vitae with relevant experience to Shari Clunne, Human Resources Manager, at email hidden; JavaScript is required.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM, TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2024.
Teacher Aide 2025
Christ’s College is a leading independent school for boys, providing an innovative and inspiring working environment, preparing generations of young men to embrace a world of opportunity.
Our greatest asset is our staff, who work to enable boundless opportunities to emerge for the boys. This highly qualified and committed team is supported by forward-thinking governance and dedicated professional administrators, who ensure every opportunity for success is achieved. We are an inclusive community, all committed to providing a high-quality education for our boys.
College is seeking an organised, experienced and empathetic Teacher Aide to provide one-on-one support for a Year 10 student at College. This is a part-time, term-time only position (25 hours per week according to the school timetable). For the College term dates, please click here.
The Teacher Aide should ideally have previous experience in such a role, but alternatively, have transferable skills of a positive, proactive attitude, excellent communication skills and the ability to act as a primary go-to person for our student. Our ideal candidate would enjoy working with children, have a patient disposition and be able to provide a structured approach to learning support. To be successful for this role, it is crucial for us to find the right “fit” for this role and for our student.
Requirements of the role are the abilities to:
Understand and relate to the specific learning and behavioural needs of the student by providing direct support and encouragement
Clarify and explain instructions and the parameters of these
Provide a reassuring presence by presenting a patient and calm demeanour
Support the student's development and ongoing integration and independence by providing positive re-enforcement of the student's self-esteem
Help manage stressors in the classroom environment
Assist the student to concentrate and complete classroom work
Establish a supportive relationship with the student as well as teaching staff and parents
Contribute to feedback around the student's performance
Support the student’s social skill development
Reporting to the Head of Department, Learning Centre & ESOL, our Teacher Aides are key members of our learning support team.
College offers excellent working conditions in an attractive environment.
Applicants for this position should have current NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Please apply with a covering letter and curriculum vitae with relevant experience to Shari Clunne, Human Resources Manager, at email hidden; JavaScript is required. Completing an employment application form is a requirement of all applications.
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Given the time-constraints around the starting date for this role, late applications will only be considered if the Human Resources Manager has been advised prior to the closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM, WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2024.
Boarding House Tutors
Christ's College is seeking enthusiastic, organised Tutors to work in either casual or permanent, part-time roles within our Boarding Houses. These are non-residential roles. Successful candidates will have an aptitude and experience around working with students. We have some room for flexibility around hours and duties as follows:
- Help out with student homework in the evenings
- Assistance with student supervision on a Saturday or Sunday
- Leading our juniors in sports/activities after school
Please apply with a covering letter, CV, and completed Employment Application Form to 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.
Please be advised that completing the Employment Application form is a requirement for all applications for vacancies at Christ’s College.
In accordance with the Privacy Act (2020), the information provided as part of your application remains confidential and will only be used for the purpose of considering your suitability for this vacancy.
If your application is successful, the information you supply will be held as part of your personnel file.
Information relating to unsuccessful applicants will be confidentially destroyed within one week of the recruitment process having been completed.
You have the right to view your personal information held by Christ's College within this period.
The information will be seen by staff who have authorised access to documents relating to Christ’s College’s recruitment and selection process. It will not be disclosed to any third party unless specifically authorised by the applicant, or to meet legal obligations stipulated by the Privacy Act (2020).
You have the right to access and correct any personal information held by College.