POSITIONS AVAILABLE

To apply for all positions, please complete the form below and send it to us along with your cover letter, latest resume and list of references.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES 2019

Library Manager

Permanent Position, Term time only

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ a Library Manager. This position will commence 20 January 2020.  This is a permanent position for 40 hours per week during secondary school term time.  Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement. This position has been graded as Grade D and the hourly rate will be based on experience.

The position will include tasks such as:

• Leading the library team, including student librarians
• Organising the day to day running of the Library Centre
• Providing a welcoming environment that is conducive to teaching and learning
• Helping staff and students with inquiries
• Managing the library budget
• Acquisition of physical and online resources
• Promoting the services and resources of the library
• Managing the lending of books and overdues
• Collaborating with staff to teach and assist with information literacy skills
• Managing the library operating system (Oliver), including stock take
• Leading the Year 9 induction programme
• Cataloging and maintaining the eLibrary
• Preparing and reporting on library outcomes to the Senior Leadership Team
• Creating resources
• Setting up displays
• Liaising with external relevant agencies

The successful applicant will have:

• A love of reading, literature and learning
• Knowledge of the NZ curriculum
• Eligibility for LIANZA and SLANZA membership
• Experience as a librarian
• Experience in teaching and promoting information literacy and digital citizenship to staff and students
• Experience in managing a team of staff
• Empathy, tolerance and diplomacy
• The ability to remain calm and in control
• A proven history of working with young people
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written
• Excellent computer skills
• Planning & organisational skills to meet deadlines
• A can-do attitude

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory police vet.  Please apply in writing including a cover letter, CV, application guidelines (available on our website) and at least two referees to:

Carol Stephenson – Executive Officer

cstephenson@pakuranga.school.nz

Applications close at 5pm on 18 November 2019

Attendance Officer

Permanent Position, Term time only

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ an Attendance Officer to work in our Student Centre within our Administration team. This position will commence 28 January 2020.  This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week during Secondary term time.  Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement and this position has been graded as Grade C and the hourly rate will be based on experience.

The position will include tasks such as:

• Provide Student Reception counter service
• Attendance data entry
• Provide attendance reports and information for Deans and Deputy Principals
• Leave passes and late arrivals
• Text messaging for unexplained non attendance
• Parent / Caregiver contact
• Follow up on outstanding roll information
• Back-up of Health Centre
• Support and assist the Deans – e.g. Positive slips
• ID card replacement and new student Kamar photos
• Lost property
• Relief teacher roll information and data entry
• Assist with student files

The successful applicant will have:

• Empathy, tolerance and diplomacy
• The ability to remain calm and in control
• A proven history of working with young people
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and as a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written
• Flexibility to assist in other areas of the Administration Team
• Excellent computer skills
• Planning & organisational skills to meet deadlines
• Current first aid certificate (training provided)
• A can-do attitude

We use Kamar as our Student Management System.  You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory police vet.

Please apply in writing including a cover letter, CV, application guidelines (available on our website) and at least two referees to:

Carol Stephenson – Executive Officer

cstephenson@pakuranga.school.nz

Applications close at 5pm on 11 November 2019.