Ag/Farm Lead

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of New Zealand’s most distinctive school programmes, connecting classroom learning with real world experiences across the farming and agriculture sectors.

St Peter’s, Cambridge is one of New Zealand’s leading independent secondary schools, providing a first-class education for 1,200 students, including co-educational boarding for 350 students from New Zealand and around the world. St Peter’s is more than a school, sitting on 420 acres, that includes an expansive demonstration dairy farm, equestrian centre, golf driving range, swim school and more, all providing an inspirational village experience and transformative environment for the school and wider community.

About the Role
As the Leader of Agriculture and Farming Student Experiences, you will establish and maintain an enriching, sustainable seven year student journey across the curriculum, seamlessly connecting classroom learning with co-curricular activities.

You’ll work to strengthen the partnership between St Peter’s, Owl Farm, industry leaders and our farming community, creating innovative learning opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.

This role has a teaching component which will be discussed at interview.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop an innovative, future focused agricultural education programme aligned with farm experiences.
• Create engaging and outstanding curricular and co-curricular learning experiences.
• Strengthen partnerships with local, national and international industry organisations.
• Develop student pathways, including NZQA Scholarship Agriculture and other recognised qualifications.
• Ensure the agriculture and farming curriculum has opportunity for wider curriculum experiences across faculties.
• Foster work placements, internships and mentoring opportunities.
• Lead and support Agriculture and Horticulture teaching staff.
• Promote the unique opportunities offered through Owl Farm and the wider St Peter’s community.
• Champion student participation in competitions, innovation programmes and leadership opportunities.
• Champion the co-curricular life of Agricultural and Farming at St Peter’s.
• Work closely with the Comms and Marketing team to promote student experiences.

About You
You will bring:
• Significant experience within the farming, agriculture, food or fibre sectors.
• Practical farming experience.
• Proven educational and leadership capability.
• A passion for inspiring young people and developing authentic learning experiences.
• Outstanding relationship building, communication skills, sound judgement and a positive mindset.
• The ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including industry, parents, alumni and colleagues.
• A forward thinking mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• A full, clean New Zealand drivers licence.
• Experience in horticulture would be an advantage.
• A full current New Zealand teacher registration.

Why St Peter’s, Cambridge?
At St Peter’s, you’ll be part of a community that values integrity, compassion, and excellence. You’ll work in a picturesque campus environment with modern facilities, surrounded by colleagues who are dedicated to making a difference in students’ lives.

If you're passionate about agricultural and farming education, building meaningful industry partnerships, and creating transformative learning experiences for young people, we'd love to hear from you.

St Peter’s Cambridge is a child safe school.