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Permanent Full-Time Position

Pakūranga College is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide exceptional executive support to the Principal and act as Board Secretary overseeing the governance administration of the School Board. This pivotal position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of both the Principal’s Office and Board operations.

This is a permanent position for 40 hours per week and is for 52 weeks of the year. There are up to 10 monthly Board meetings which are held on a Monday evening.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement. This position has been graded as Admin Grade 5; the step will be based on experience. This role would suit an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a busy role where you can make a meaningful impact on both the leadership and governance of a thriving school community.

This is a varied and rewarding role located at the heart of the college. You will work closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team and Board, making a genuine contribution to the success of our students, staff and wider school community.

About us:

Our Vision: empowering every student to achieve their personal best and shape their future.

Pakūranga College is a leading co-educational college situated in East Auckland with 2,400+ students. We take a relational approach to education, fostering partnerships between the college and families to support students across home and school. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your professionalism, initiative and expertise will be highly valued.

About the role:

• Executive support to the Principal.
• Full Board Secretary duties.
• Leading a dedicated team of four administration staff.
• Managing the Principal’s diary, appointments, meetings and commitments.
• Coordinate and prepare correspondence, reports and confidential documentation.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Principal.
• Anticipate and respond to emerging priorities, ensuring efficient workflow and follow-through.
• Support strategic planning, reporting and operational initiatives.
• Coordinate Year 13 scholarship endorsements and references.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team as required.
• Maintain effective administrative systems, records management and office procedures.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and personnel administration activities as required.

 About you:

The successful applicant will be highly organised, proactive, and relationship-focused, with the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining absolute confidentiality. You will bring:

• Proven experience in an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant positions.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Experience as a Board secretary.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and digital systems capability.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
• Confidence managing competing priorities and working independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong presentation, a positive outlook, discretion and cultural responsiveness.
• Experience leading a team and managing workflows.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Appointment and commencement is subject to a satisfactory police vet.

Please apply in writing including a cover letter, resume, completed employment application form and at least two referees to:

Carol Stephenson
Executive Officer
[email protected]

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Permanent Full-Time Position

Pakūranga College is seeking to employ a Property Supervisor to lead our Property Team and champion health and safety across the campus. This position will work alongside our current property supervisor as he transitions to retirement. This is a permanent full-time position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year and reports to the Executive Office.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement. This position has been graded as Admin Grade 5; the step will be based on experience of the successful applicant.

About Us | Mō Mātou

Our Vision: Empowering every student to achieve their personal best and shape their future.

Pakūranga College is a leading, vibrant, co-educational secondary school in East Auckland serving a culturally diverse community. We pride ourselves on fostering an innovative, inclusive, and future-focused learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

About the Role | Mō Tēnei Tūranga

• Lead the Property Team day-to-day.
• Acts as a champion for Health and Safety, ensuring full compliance with all Ministry of Education and site-specific legislation.
• Undertake and oversee maintenance and repairs (including reactive repairs and vandalism) to ensure the campus is presented to a high standard.
• Engage and liaise with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure prompt and high-quality service.
• Monitor and update maintenance schedules and ensure planned preventative maintenance is delivered on time (including cyclical painting).
• Manage all financial aspects of property management, including budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Project-manage in-house projects.

About You | Ko Wai Koe

The successful applicant will bring:

• Proven experience of property management within a large campus, including managing a team.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and Ministry of Education property frameworks.
• Practical hands-on maintenance/trade skills and strong problem-solving ability.
• Physical fitness suitable for campus work, including occasional heavy lifting.
• Financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional manner with staff, students, contractors, and our community, and the ability to relate well to others.
• Flexibility to support after-hours emergency responses or campus activities as needed.
• Resilience, strong work ethic, high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills including computer literacy.
• A current, full New Zealand driver’s licence.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Appointment and commencement is subject to a satisfactory police vet prior to commencing.

Please apply in writing including a cover letter, resume, completed employment application form and at least two referees to:

Carol Stephenson
Executive Officer
[email protected]

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

Pakūranga College has an extensive mathematics programme. We are looking for a suitably qualified and passionate mathematics teacher who will inspire and encourage our students of all abilities to achieve their goals. The position commences in Term 1 2027.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum in Mathematics.
• The ability to connect with and inspire a diverse range of learners.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive education practices.
• Willingness to work collaboratively within a creative team environment.
• Active participation in school life, including embracing our digital learning environments and contributing to the active co-curricular life of the school.

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to meet us beforehand, contact our Associate Principal, Sharon Hewetson via the email.

Applications will be assessed progressively, and interviewing may commence before the advert closes at 4.00pm on Wednesday 28 October.

Due to internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has opened up for a passionate and skilled teacher to join our vibrant and well-established Health and Physical Education Faculty and Outdoor Education Department. Our well-resourced department is committed to a forward-thinking curriculum with diverse pathways that inspire students.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative educator who can effectively deliver both practical and theoretical components of the curriculum to a range of year levels and actively contribute to the ongoing development of our strong departmental pathways.

An interest or experience in teaching Outdoor Education is desired, please state your experience in your application. The position commences at the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum in Health and Physical Education.
• The ability to connect with and inspire a diverse range of learners.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive education practices.
• Willingness to work collaboratively within an innovative team environment.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to and developing co-curricular opportunities for students within the school.

For overseas teachers looking to move to New Zealand to teach, the terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position are set by the relevant collective agreement. The base salary for trained and registered teachers will range from $61,329 to $103,086 depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individual salary will be confirmed following a salary assessment once the role is appointed.

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to meet us beforehand, please contact our Deputy Principal, Clare Tyrrell via [email protected]

Applications will be assessed progressively, and interviewing may commence before the advert closes at 4.00pm on Wednesday 4 November.