Job Description

The Opportunity:

  • Role: Performing Arts Administrator
  • Commencing: Term 1, 27th January 2026
  • Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (20 hours per week)
  • Schedule: Term Time Only (5 days per week)
  • Location: Southwell School, Hamilton

What You'll Be Doing:
You will be the vital administrative backbone, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our vibrant co-curricular Performing Arts programmes. You will professionally handle all tasks assigned by the Director of Performing Arts, in conjunction with the Director of Music and the Director of Instrumental Music.

Key responsibilities:
Program Coordination: Supporting the Directors with the coordination and successful running of all Performing Arts Programmes, including the efficient administration of our successful itinerant music programme involving outside tutors.

Administrative Support: Providing essential curricular and extra-curricular support to the entire Performing Arts Faculty.

Event Facilitation: Providing crucial administrative assistance for all major Performing Arts events on the school calendar, such as the Southwell Opera, performance evenings, and All Hallows Chapel events.
Community Connection: Communicating essential and engaging Performing Arts information clearly to the wider Southwell School Community.

Resource Management: Creating, maintaining, and updating a comprehensive, organised catalogue of the faculty’s extensive resources (costumes, props, instruments, books, CDs/DVDs).

Facility Support: Assisting Performing Arts staff with the maintenance, upkeep, and purchasing of new equipment for the Performing Arts Centre (PAC) and departmental resources.

Who We're Looking For:
We seek someone proactive, meticulous, a superb communicator, and who shares a genuine enthusiasm for the arts. If you can manage multiple priorities with a smile and thrive in a creative, busy environment, we want to hear from you!

Job Details

Job Location

200 Peachgrove Road, Hamilton

Job Classification

Support Services

Job Status

Part-Time

Contractual Status

Permanent

Start Date
26
January
2026
Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required

1 – 2 Years

Certifications Required

About the School

Waikato
Year 1 to 8
Anglican
Co-educational

Southwell School

200 Peachgrove Road, Claudelands, Hamilton 3214

Principal:

Keryn Bindon

Email:

office@southwell.school.nz

Phone:

07 855 2089

School roll:

639

Established

1911

How to Apply

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV and cover letter to hr@southwell.school.nz

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Closing Date
04
December
2025