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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Teaching at Christ's College
Assistant Accountant – Fixed Term 12 month Contract
We are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant join the finance team at Christ’s College on a 12 month contract. This position would be reporting to the Group Accountant. This is a key support role responsible for providing high-quality financial administration
and accounting assistance across a range of finance functions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate processing of financial transactions, assist with reporting, and maintain strong financial controls to support the smooth operation of the finance function.
About Us:
Christ’s College was established in 1850 and with a current role of 739 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.
About You:
You will thrive in this role if you are:
• Experienced: 2–4 years in a similar role
• Studying towards CA Membership (support available)
• Organised, detail-focused, and methodical
• Eager to grow professionally, especially in month-end accounting
• Strong in communication (written & verbal)
• Proactive, responsive, and open to feedback
What You’ll Bring to the Role:
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations
- Knowledge of GST and other taxation principles
- Understanding of cash flow management
- Familiarity with fixed asset maintenance
- Involvement in budgeting processes
- Payroll experience (advantageous)
- Intermediate Excel skills (for ad hoc reporting)
- Experience with Navision (a plus)
Please click here for a Job Description and here for an Employment Application form.
Applicants for this position should have current NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
All applications should be addressed to email hidden; JavaScript is required and must include a cover letter, CV outlining relevant experience. Please note that a completed application form is a requirement.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM, FRIDAY 30 MAY 2025
Note - we will be interviewing as applications are received and therefore this advertisement may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.
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 both residential and 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
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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.