• Lead a high quality, supportive boarding environment
• Supporting young women through educational, cultural, sporting and social development opportunities
• Christchurch based
• Salary + benefits, including onsite accommodation (3 bedroom house)

About the School:

Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora was founded in 1877 and was the second state girls’ secondary school in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a proud and long history of educating young women to take their place in the world. Our beautiful setting enhances a stimulating and nurturing learning environment, which is underpinned by rich tradition, inspired by innovation and driven by the pursuit of excellence in all its’ endeavours.

Our school location may be the most beautiful and relaxing school site in Aotearoa New Zealand with the Ōtākaro flowing through the centre of our campus. This river site has significant history for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and we are committed to nurturing the whenua that surrounds us.

Our Values:

Manaakitanga - Leading with moral purpose

Whanaungatanga - Leading by building and maintaining authentic relationships

Aroha - Leading with empathy and understanding

Rangatiratanga - Leading with Mana and empowering others

Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora is a day school that offers boarding to support families. Acland House provides ākonga from rural and urban backgrounds with a positive and caring educational boarding environment, where they can share their different perspectives and create a sense of whānau and home.

Acland House provides accommodation for up to 130 boarders, between Years 9-13, from outside Christchurch, who attend Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora and is situated on Papanui Road, a five-minute drive from the school campus. Ākonga have the opportunity for educational, cultural, sporting and social development at the school and the hostel. The community spirit and element of fun creates a place where boarders will make friends and gain the knowledge, skills and experiences, that will allow them the freedom to shape their own future to realise their ambitions.

About The Role: 

The role of the Director of Boarding is to lead the boarding house, ensuring that provision at Acland House is world-class. This includes overseeing quality and standards of pastoral care across Acland House to remain consistently high and that ākonga absolutely see Acland House as ‘home away from home’.

The Director of Boarding is responsible for the care, leadership, administration, and development of the boarding community, the integration of the boarding community as an essential part of the school community, and the promotion of the school and boarding house to the broader community.

The role is varied and dynamic with responsibility for leading a highly engaged team, maintaining an active involvement with ākonga and their welfare and managing communication, functions and events for parents, whānau and the community.  Operational (day to day) management, including some employment, finance, property, health and safety and compliance responsibilities are key to managing a sustainable boarding function, reporting to the Principal and the Board of Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills and experience in collaborative leadership, supporting team development
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship and communication skills, with the ability to develop excellent rapport with students, whānau and staff
• A track record of success in delivering effective pastoral care to ākonga in Years 9-13, with a clear understanding of the physical and mental wellbeing of boarding students
• Ability to effectively monitor the academic work and progress of boarding students, and to arrange for appropriate interventions when required
• Ability to oversee and ensure boarder participation in the school’s co-curricular program and community activities
• Excellent problem-solving skills to liaise with staff, students, parents/caregivers and whānau, along with sound judgement and effective decision-making, to meet the needs of boarders and the boarding community
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, to effectively liaise with school staff, Counsellors, SLT and others involved in the care and welfare of boarders
• Business and financial acumen, backed up with skills in planning, prioritising and administration
• Self-driven, able to work independently, with initiative and a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equity and diversity
• Passionate about boarding, community life and ensuring a quality boarding experience for ākonga, parents/caregivers and whānau.

Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora, will welcome you to a vibrant, positive and caring community where we celebrate our culture, value diversity, promote inclusivity and create a sense of belonging.