Work With Us
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.
Values
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 of our Dio values of Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Tolerance, Respect and Diligence:
- Kia maataatoa – to be courageous
- Kia ngaakau aroha – to show empathy
- Kia ngaakau pono – to have integrity
- Kia ngaakau mahaki – to show tolerance
- Kia ngaakau whakaute – to uphold respect
- Kia pukumahi – to demonstrate diligence
Mission Statement
To achieve excellence in education within a caring family atmosphere under the influence of the standards and practices of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia.
Our Vision
Preparing confident, resourceful and resilient young women to make a positive difference in their world.
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.
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
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
Senior History and/or Economics plus Junior Social Studies Teacher
Fixed Term, Part-time 0.4 – 0.6 FTTE
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school located in Hamilton. 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, part-time (0.4 – 0.6 FTTE) Senior History and/or Economics plus Junior Socials Studies teacher, to join our supportive and collegial Social Science department. The successful applicant will be an innovative, professional, and caring educator who can teach senior Economics or History and junior Social Studies.
The successful applicant will embrace our commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning through professional collaboration, reflective practice, and high expectations for all students. They will also be supportive of the school’s Special Character.
An Application Form is available from the school website: www.waikatodiocesan.school.nz/vacancies
To apply, please send your completed Application Form, as well as your CV and cover letter, to the HR Department, Waikato Diocesan School for Girls by email, hr@wdsg.school.nz
Applications close 2.00 pm on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls promotes equal opportunities by applying our EEO framework to all relevant school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to employment, e.g., recruitment and selection, training, professional development and promotion.
Dance Teacher
Fixed Term, Part-time 0.35 FTTE
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school located in Hamilton. 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.
Our Arts Department is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Dance Teacher to join our collaborative team. This is a part-time (0.35 FTTE) fixed-term position catering to students in Years 9–11.
We are looking for an innovative and professional educator who is passionate about technical excellence. For candidates seeking additional hours, there is an opportunity to teach junior Social Studies, which would increase the total capacity to 0.5 FTTE.
The successful applicant will embrace our commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning through professional collaboration, reflective practice, and high expectations for all students. They will also support the school’s Special Character.
An Application Form is available from the school website: https://www.waikatodiocesan.school.nz/work-with-us/
To apply, please send your completed Application Form, as well as your CV and cover letter to the HR Department, Waikato Diocesan School for Girls by email, hr@wdsg.school.nz
Applications close 12.00pm on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls promotes equal opportunities by applying our EEO framework to all relevant school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to employment, e.g., recruitment and selection, training, professional development and promotion.