Employment Opportunities

Who are we?

St Andrew’s College is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading independent schools. We are a co-educational school and boarding school with a proud heritage, educating akōnga from Pre-School to Year 13. We balance our teaching and learning between a traditional and creative approach and seek staff who embrace change and new ideas. 

About the role

The award-winning Alistair Sidey Mountain Lodge has been rebuilt to a state-of-the-art centre, where our students enjoy a top quality Outdoor Education programme in the stunning alpine environment in the Kura Tawhiti area. The lodge is tucked away in a sunny beech forest with enviable views within 800m of Castle Hill Village along with a dedicated team of Outdoor Education Instructors.

As an Outdoor Education Instructor, you will Inspire and mentor our young people on their Outdoor Education Camp experience while leading them safely through school camp activities. You’ll also provide support and mentoring for out international and ESOL students while on camp.  This is an all-encompassing role where your studies and experiences in a variety of activities will be utilised all while being a positive and an effective communicator. There are no two days and camps the same – you will need to be able to tailor your approach to a wide audience with differing demands all while keeping calm and cool under pressure.

This is a full time, fixed term opportunity from July 15 2024 - December 13 2024.

Hours are between 30-50 hours per week

The role is Monday -Friday with some flexibility required for overnight, weekend and holiday work.

What you’ll bring to the role

You need to have the following qualifications and/or experience;

• NZRA Grade 2 Raft Award
• NZOIA Rock Leader or equivalent skills and experience
• NZOIA Abseil Leader or equivalent skills and experience
• NZOIA Bush 1 or equivalent skills and experience
• PHEC or Outdoor First Aid
• Full clean drivers licence
• Cultural understanding and language skills to be able to support our international and ESOL students predominantly Chinese and Korean

About us

St Andrew’s College offers a supportive and encouraging workplace and culture. We provide an exceptional environment where outstanding students and staff inspire each other every day to make this a special place.

How to apply

Please apply to recruitment@stac.school.nz with a CV and covering letter.

For teaching staff vacancies contact:

Head of Secondary School, Evert van Florenstein at BIN@stac.school.nz or phone +64 3 940 2013
Principal of Preparatory School, Jonathan Bierwirth at prepschool@stac.school.nz or phone +64 3 940 2037

For support staff vacancies contact:

People and Business Manager, Justine Scott on JSO@stac.school.nz or phone +64 3 940 2011.