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 hr@wdsg.school.nz
Current Opportunities
Teacher of Religious Education
Full-time, Fixed Term 14 July 2025 to 11 December 2025
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school located in Hamilton, with approximately 690 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 fixed term, full-time Religious Education Teacher to begin 14 July 2025 until 11 December 2025. An ability to teach Religious Education across all curriculum levels is essential, engaging students to a high level that encompasses the Special Character of the School.
The successful applicant will be a professional, capable and caring teacher who is supportive of the school’s special character. This role has a genuine occupational requirement for applicants to be a practicing Christian, in alignment with the school’s Christian ethos and values.
To apply, please send your completed Application Form, as well as your CV and cover letter to the Human Resources Department, Waikato Diocesan School for Girls by email, hr@wdsg.school.nz
Applications close at 12.00pm on Wednesday 18 June 2025.
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 hr@wdsg.school.nz
Cleaner (Casual)
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school with approximately 690 students. We are looking for a reliable and energetic person to join our cleaning team to provide a top quality cleaning service in our school.
Reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor, this role requires an honest and hardworking individual who takes pride in their work, ensuring the provision of a high quality cleaning service in the school at all times. Therefore, a high level of attention to detail is essential. Previous experience working in a team of cleaners would be an advantage and you must also demonstrate a commitment to Health & Safety.
This is a casual position, therefore days and hours of work are on an ‘as and when required’ basis. Hours may range from 1 to 8 hours per day and will be worked between 4.00pm - 10.00pm, Monday-Friday only. Flexibility is important as extra hours may be required to meet the needs of the role.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and satisfactorily pass a New Zealand Police vetting.
To apply, please send your completed Application Form, your CV and a cover letter to the HR Department, Waikato Diocesan School for Girls at hr@wdsg.school.nz
Commi Chefs/Chef de Parties/Senior De Parties - Mr Goodfellow
We are looking for experienced and energetic Chefs of all levels to join our Catering team. Our catering team caters for 145 boarders, various school functions and external events. We have an onsite food truck which provides espresso daily and is used for off-site weddings, corporate functions which is operated under our separate catering brand, MR GOODFELLOW. We make ALMOST everything in our kitchen from scratch, no MAGGI bouillons here!
Reporting to the Catering Manager and working directly under the Head Chef, the successful applicants 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 4 years 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 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, working to a seven day rotating roster. Pay rate is dependent on experience.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and pass New Zealand Police vetting.
Please email completed application form, CV and cover letter to hr@wdsg.school.nz
Applications close at 1.00pm on Wednesday 25 June 2025.
Contact us
Human Resources Department
Email: hr@wdsg.school.nz
Phone: 07 981 5585 or 07 981 5587
Post: HR Department
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
Private Bag 3051, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
