Waikato Diocesan School for Girls seeks dynamic individuals to join our staffing team. We'd love to hear from you if you are interested in one of our job vacancies.
Founded in 1909, Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school for girls in Years 9-13, with a roll of approximately 670 students. The school is committed to personal excellence and strongly emphasises pastoral care. It has a record of outstanding academic success and high achievement in sports and the arts.
Staff at Dio must be supportive of the school's Anglican special character and willing to support the extensive co-curricular programme actively. We are a Google school with a compulsory BYOD programme.
Our school vision is:
To prepare confident, resourceful and resilient young women to make a positive difference in their world.
Supporting this shared vision, we have high expectations where every staff member has a vital part to play in ensuring that the needs of our girls are fully met and they are supported to achieve their personal best.
Underpinning all that we do at Dio is the Anglican faith. One of the ways that we support this is through our understanding and putting into action our CREDIT Dio values of Courage, Respect, Empathy, Diligence, Integrity, and Tolerance:
Kia mātātoa - to be courageous
Kia ngākau aroha - to show empathy
Kia ngākau pono - to have integrity
Kia ngākau mahaki - to show tolerance
Kia ngākau whakaute - to uphold respect
Kia pukumahi - to demonstrate diligence
Over the five years our girls spend with us, we explore our themes through the context of these values, which underpin everything we do.
Why work at Dio?
Over 110 years of ‘Making the Dio Difference.’
regular chapel services
stable roll, strong leadership, and excellent reputation
strong pastoral care focus
professional development opportunities
caring and supportive community
onsite cafe to purchase delicious cooked lunches
access to school facilities – netball courts, hockey turf, fitness centre
free onsite parking
Current Vacancies
Teaching Positions
To apply for a teaching staff role, please download and complete the application form and return it with your CV and cover letter to the People and Culture Manager hr@wdsg.school.nz
Teacher of Mathematics
This is a Fixed Term (Maternity Leave) role starting in Term 2 - 24 June 2024
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school located in Hamilton, with approximately 670 students. The school is committed to personal excellence, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care. We have built an enviable reputation for outstanding academic, cultural and sporting performance and achievement.
We have a vacancy for a Mathematics teacher with the ability to teach to Level 2. The position will commence on Monday, 17 June, Term 2, 2024, and end on 10 December 2024, Term 4.
The successful applicant will be a professional, capable and caring teacher who is supportive of the school’s special character.
To apply, please send your completed Application Form, as well as your CV and cover letter, to the People and Culture Manager, Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, by emailing hr@wdsg.school.nz
Applications close at 3.00 pm on Thursday, 28 March 2024.
Teacher of English
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school located in Hamilton, with approximately 670 students. The school is committed to personal excellence, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care. We have built an enviable reputation for outstanding academic, cultural and sporting performance and achievement.
We have a vacancy for a permanent, full-time English Teacher with a flexible start date in Term 2. An ability to teach English to Scholarship level is an advantage, and current experience teaching at NCEA Level 3 English is preferred. Please state all supporting subjects.
The successful applicant will be a professional, capable and caring teacher who is supportive of the school’s special character.
To apply, please email your completed Application Form, CV, and cover letter to the People and Culture Manager, Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, at hr@wdsg.school.nz.
Applications close at 4.00 pm on Monday 1 April 2024
Non-Teaching Positions
To apply for a non-teaching staff role, please download and complete the application form and return it with your CV and cover letter to the People and Culture Manager: hr@wdsg.school.nz
Boarding House Parent
Are you looking for the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills, empathy and compassion necessary to create a warm and supportive home like environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school with approximately 670 students. The school is committed to personal excellence with a strong emphasis on pastoral care. We have built an enviable reputation for outstanding academic, cultural and sporting performance and achievement.
Reporting to the Director of Boarding, we are looking for an energetic and caring person to work in the friendly, family like environment of our Boarding establishment. Nurturing our girls and helping them to reach their full potential is the key focus of this role. If you are a qualified teacher please do apply as there may be potential to teach as well.
Key responsibilities for this role include ensuring students are cared for physically, emotionally and spiritually. This role oversees the day-to-day operation of the boarding house, ensuring the girls’ boarding experience is positive and conducive to their learning and development.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills with the ability to foster positive harmonious relationships with girls and families. Previous experience in a school or boarding facility would be highly desirable. Commitment to the school’s special character is essential.
On-site accommodation will be provided. When applying please state what subjects you are able to teach if applicable.
You must be eligible to work in NZ and satisfactorily pass a NZ Police vetting.
Please email your CV, cover letter, and the completed application form to our People & Culture Manager at hr@wdsg.school.nz by 2.30 p.m. Monday, 1 April 2024.
Head Chef
We are looking for an experienced and energetic Head Chef to join our Catering team.
Our catering team caters for 145 boarders, various school functions and external events. Our onsite food truck, operated under our separate catering brand, MR GOODFELLOW, provides espresso daily and is used for off-site weddings, corporate functions, etc. We make ALMOST everything in our kitchen from scratch, no MAGGI bouillons here!
Reporting to the Catering Manager, the successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:
● You are a focused and powerful team player
● Have a real PASSION for food
● A get stuff done, enthusiastic attitude is essential
● Outstanding time and staff management
● Creative and open-minded
● Exceptional technical cooking skills
● A minimum of four years in a similar role
● A real desire to further your career
● Ability to hit the ground running
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can have fun, be successful and love everything to do with food and back all of the above up with exceptional references and a practical two-hour assessment then apply now!
The successful candidate will be required to work approximately 40 hours per week, on a seven-day rotating roster in term time only, with additional hours during school holidays.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and pass NZ Police vetting.
Please email your completed application form, CV and cover letter to hr@wdsg.school.nz
Senior Chef de Partie
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school located in Hamilton, with approximately 670 students. The school is committed to personal excellence, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care. We have built an enviable reputation for outstanding academic, cultural and sporting performance and achievement.
Sick of working late nights and long hospitality hours?
You may be a Chef de Partie looking for a challenge.
We are seeking an experienced and energetic Senior Chef to join our catering team. Our catering team caters for 145 boarders, various school functions and external events.
Reporting to the Catering Manager and working alongside the Sous Chef & Catering Assistants, the successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:
• You are a focused and powerful team player
• Have a real PASSION for food
• A get stuff done, enthusiastic attitude is essential
• Outstanding time and staff management
• Creative and open-minded
• Exceptional technical cooking skills
• A minimum of one year in a similar role
• A real desire to further your career
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can have fun, be successful, and love all things related to food, and you can back all of the above up with exceptional references and a practical two-hour assessment, then apply now!
The successful candidate will be required to work approximately 40 hours per week, on a seven-day rotating roster in term time only, with additional hours during school holidays. The pay rate is dependent on experience.
You must be eligible to work in NZ and pass NZ Police vetting.
To apply, please send your completed Application Form, CV, and cover letter to the People and Culture Manager, Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, at hr@wdsg.school.nz by 11:00 a.m, Wednesday, 10 April 2024.
Contact us
People and Culture Manager
Email: hr@wdsg.school.nz
Phone: 07 981 5585 or 07 981 5587
Post: People and Culture Manager
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
Private Bag 3051, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand