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
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
Guidance Counsellor
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school for girls in Years 9-13, with a roll of 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.
The school is committed to its Anglican special character, with a central pastoral care structure and programme to support holistic education to the highest standards, in assisting students in developing their full potential.
We are looking for a tertiary qualified counsellor with relevant professional affiliation. You will need to be experienced in student welfare including anxiety and anxiety-related issues, to join our pastoral care team. Previous experience as a school counsellor or experience in a similar role is preferred.
The counselling practice is housed in the Wellness Centre with one other full-time Guidance Counsellor, the School Nurse, and other allied health professionals, in a multi-professional team setting.
The role requires a warm, approachable, values-based practitioner, experienced in client-centered counselling modalities, with relationship-building skills, specifically with adolescent young people.
This position is Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. Weeks per year to be negotiated between 44-52. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand, and pass New Zealand Police vetting.
Please email your CV, cover letter and the completed application form to hr@wdsg.school.nz
Applications for this position close on 16 April 2025 at 1.00pm.
Barista
MR GOODFELLOW – Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
Experienced Barista / FOH Assistant Required
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school for girls in Years 9-13, with a roll of 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 are looking for a reliable, energetic and experienced barista who is capable of providing exceptional customer service and producing an EXCELLENT cup of coffee at SPEED.
You must have the following attributes:
2 years’ experience in a fast-paced barista setting
Can step in and help the catering team
Able to provide references to back up your experience
Friendly and outgoing personality
Ambition and commitment to the role
Work well under pressure
The Barista works out of the school’s PMC kitchen; we use “Heat & Anger” coffee roasters from Hamilton.
This is predominantly a Monday-Friday role with daytime shifts. Approx. 30-35 hours per week between 7am and 3pm, term time only. You will be working as part of a team that LOVES all things hospitality.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and pass New Zealand Police vetting.
Please email your cover letter and C.V. to hr@wdsg.school.nz outlining your relevant experience for this role.
Applications close 12pm, Thursday 24 April 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
