Job Opportunities
Executive Assistant
Behind every great school is a great team of people. We would love you to join our team at Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to create a seamless and supportive environment. You will provide top tier exceptional support to the Principal and the Board of Governors. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing School. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team and leading administrative support, ensuring that communications run smoothly at all times. They will work in a supportive environment, have opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a real difference. This is a permanent full-time role.
Sports Coordinator
We are seeking a passionate and organised Sports Coordinator to work in our sports department.
Junior School Music Teacher & Performing Arts Coordinator
We are seeking an inspiring and energetic Music teacher to join our exceptional teaching team in Term 1, 2026. In this full-time role, you will have the opportunity to shape student learning in a supportive, well-resourced, and future-focused environment — where student ideas are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and excellence is a shared goal.
School Counsellor
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate School Counsellor to join our hauora team in a part-time role (18 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, term time only). This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students, supporting their personal, social and academic wellbeing in a school dedicated to Inspiring Girls.
Scale A Teacher | Year 6-8
Southwell School, a leading co-educational day and boarding school for Year 1-8 students, is looking for a Scale A Teacher to start in January 2026. Located in the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, our expansive campus is dedicated to academic excellence, diverse co-curricular opportunities, and exceptional pastoral care. We're excited to be introducing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). We're seeking an enthusiastic teacher with strong skills in mathematics, literacy, inquiry-based learning, digital technology, and physical education. Excellent pastoral care and a collaborative approach are essential.
Scale A Teacher | Year2-5
Southwell School, a leading co-educational day and boarding school for Year 1-8 students, is looking for a Scale A Teacher to start in January 2026. Located in the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand, our expansive campus is dedicated to academic excellence, diverse co-curricular opportunities, and exceptional pastoral care. We're excited to be introducing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). We're seeking an enthusiastic teacher with strong skills in mathematics, literacy, inquiry-based learning, digital technology, and physical education. Excellent pastoral care and a collaborative approach are essential.
Mathematics Teacher
Do you have a passion for mathematics, and would love to teach in a supportive school with motivated students who are eager to learn? Where you have all the resources you need to put your ideas for engaging and inspired learning into action? Sound appealing? We strongly believe that behind every great school is a great team of people – and we’d love you to join ours! We are looking for a parental leave cover, fixed term, full-time Mathematics Teacher to start in Term 4, on the 6th of October 2025. The end date for the contract will be 2nd April 2026 (end of term one).
Boarding House Supervisor
Are you a motivated and energetic individual who thrives working with young people in a supportive, residential environment? We’re looking for a dedicated Boarding House Supervisor to support students from Year 7 to Year 13 in a safe, structured, and caring residential environment.
Physics and Science Teacher
St Andrew’s College is recognised for our comprehensive curriculum and commitment to innovative practice in a rapidly changing environment. We balance our teaching and learning between a traditional and creative approach and seek staff who embrace change and new ideas.
HOD Drama (3MU)
St Andrew’s College is renowned for its comprehensive curriculum and forward-thinking approach to education in a rapidly evolving world. We blend traditional and creative teaching methods, and we value educators who embrace innovation, adaptability, and fresh ideas.
English Teacher
Do you have a passion for English, and would love to teach in a supportive school with motivated students who are eager to learn? Where you have all the resources you need to put your ideas for engaging and inspired learning into action? Sound appealing? We strongly believe that behind every great school is a great team of people – and we’d love you to join ours! We are looking for an English teacher to start at the beginning of Term 1, 27th January 2026. With the expectation you would attend the new starters orientation on the 19th of January 2026. This is a fulltime 12-month parental leave fixed term contract.
Business Director
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is seeking a dynamic Business Director to join our Senior Management Team. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic direction while leading operational excellence across finance, property, IT, procurement, and health and safety — all within a purpose-led, high-trust environment.
Social Sciences Teacher
Are you our new part time Social Sciences Teacher? Do you have a passion for social studies, and would love to teach in a supportive school with motivated students who are eager to learn? Would you like to work somewhere where you have all the resources you need to put your ideas for engaging and inspired learning into action?
Vision
ISNZ envisions New Zealand's independent schools as global leaders in educational excellence.
We strive to empower our member schools to innovate, excel, and continually enhance their offerings in order to nurture the potential of every student.


Mission
Our mission at ISNZ is to amplify the voice of independent schools, advocate for their value, foster strategic partnerships with Government, provide schools with continued professional development and more.
We promote the importance of independent education and provide cutting-edge research and insights, ensuring our members are at the forefront of educational innovation.