Vacancies

Sports Administrator - Permanent, 10 hours per week (term-time only)

Nga Tawa Diocesan School is a special character, all-girls secondary school with a proud reputation for excellence in education, sport, and holistic development.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Sports Administrator to support our Director of Sport in a manner that aligns with the strategic vision of Nga Tawa. You will be someone who understands the importance of providing inclusive pathways, competitive development, and a holistic focus on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing for life. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about sport and who wants to contribute positively towards a thriving school community.

About the Role

The Sports Administrator will play a key role in the organisation and delivery of our sports programme, ensuring students are well-supported to participate, develop, and succeed. You will provide support that creates stability, supports excellence, and strengthens the department for all. The sports department has big goals under its new strategic plan, and we hope to progress and grow this administrative support role in alignment with that.

About You

You will bring energy, organisation, experience and a genuine passion for sport.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• The ability to collaborate effectively with coaches and staff to enhance student success
• Confidence and competence in using information technology for administration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• The ability to work independently, proactively seeking out knowledge and information.

Please apply by sending a covering letter, completed application form, and a copy of your CV to our Principal, Lesley Carter, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz.

Start Date: 26 January 2027  
Applications Close: Monday 30 November 2026       

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Laboratory Technician

Nga Tawa Diocesan School is a boarding and day school for girls in Years 9 to 13, set in a beautiful rural environment in Marton. We are proud to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment where our students are encouraged to discover their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

We are seeking a reliable, organised and practical Laboratory Technician to join our Science Department in a permanent, part-time position.

Working alongside our Head of Science and teaching staff, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of our Science curriculum through the preparation of practical lessons, experiments and demonstrations. You will be responsible for ensuring laboratory equipment, chemicals and resources are well maintained, organised and ready for use, while upholding high standards of health and safety.

The successful applicant will have:

• Relevant qualifications in science. 
• A sound theoretical and practical understanding of chemical storage, handling and disposal.
• Strong organisational, administrative and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Practical problem-solving skills and confidence maintaining, setting up and checking laboratory equipment.
• A good understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements, including risk assessments and chemical safety procedures.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team.
• A warm, approachable and caring manner when working with staff and students.
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• A current driver's licence with a clean driving record.

Previous experience in a school laboratory or similar environment would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to contribute to a positive learning environment, supporting our students and teachers in the classroom.

If you are organised, proactive and enjoy being part of a close-knit school community, we would love to hear from you.

Interested? Let’s talk.

Send your cover letter, CV and completed application form to our Deputy Principal, Alisha Maas, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz

Start date: 26 January 2027

Applications close: Monday 30 November 2026 

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Boarding Staff

Casual (Morning, Night and Weekend Hours)

Do you enjoy working with young people? Want a flexible role where you can make a difference?

We’re looking for reliable, caring and enthusiastic people to join our boarding team on a casual basis.

At Nga Tawa, a special character girls’ school in Marton, we believe boarding is about more than just a place to sleep. It’s about creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where our girls feel at home, build confidence and develop independence.

As part of our boarding team, you’ll play an important role in supporting our students through their daily routines, providing supervision and helping create a positive boarding experience.

This is a flexible opportunity to pick up shifts as they become available, including mornings, evenings and weekends. It could be a great fit for someone looking for casual work alongside study, other employment or
family commitments.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A warm, approachable manner and a genuine interest in working with young people
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A flexible and reliable approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A full, clean driver's licence

A current first aid certificate and previous boarding experience would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Hours: Casual, with shifts available across mornings, evenings and weekends during term time. The opportunity to pick up shifts will vary depending on boarding requirements.

Interested? Let’s talk.

Send your cover letter, CV and completed application form to our Director of Wellbeing, Cara Ferris, at employment@ngatawa.school.nz

Start date: January 2027
Applications close: Friday 4 December 2026

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