Kaipara College is a thriving and future-focused school with a growing roll, situated in a lovely semi-rural setting in Helensville.  We have a strong commitment to our community, passionate about the Kaipara Way of doing things and fostering our cornerstones of belonging and success for both our staff and the young people in our care.

We are looking for a skilled and organised office professional with an excellent level of software skills, proactive ‘can do’ attitude and a super friendly and approachable manner.  This role is based at the school’s front office and will be the very first person our whanau, community and visitors meet so we need someone who will make them all feel really welcome.  Do people describe you as bubbly?  A people person?  Then you may be who we are looking for!

You will also have secretarial/administration support experience with experience in Microsoft Powerpoint/Publisher and/or Google Slides or similar, an excellent standard of typing and proofreading as well as accurate data entry.  You’ll need to be comfortable working with the ebb and flow of school life, prioritising tasks around regular interruptions and managing workload in conjunction with other members of the school support team.  You’ll be someone who proactively looks for ways to support the rest of the team and will enjoy chipping in wherever needed to get the job done.

Skills and attributes we are looking for:

• Wonderful interpersonal skills with a calm manner and the ability to engage with many different people, is essential
• Highly organised and adaptable with a “yes!” attitude and a sense of humour (it helps when you’re working with teenagers!)
• High degree of professional experience in office/support roles
• Design and/or writing skills would be desirable
• Strong work ethic and optimistic approach to solutions
• The ability to work effectively both as an individual and team player
• An interest in students and a desire to see them all achieve to their full potential

Hours of Work

This is a permanent part-time position, with hours of work from 8:00am-3:30pm each day, during school term time only plus one additional week at the commencement of the college’s school year. 

The successful applicant will be subject to Police vetting. Applicants will be required to meet the Covid-19 Public Health Orders as they apply to the education sector.

Remuneration

This role is covered under the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement, Grade C Step 6 position elements. https://www.education.govt.nz/assets/Documents/School/Collective-Employment-Agreements/Support-Staff-Collective-Agreement/Support-Staff-in-Schools-Collective-Agreement-2019-2022-revised-30-June-2020.pdf

If this opportunity excites you, please apply via SEEK, by 5:00pm, Friday, 4 February 2022.  Along with your CV, please include a comprehensive cover letter telling us how your skills, knowledge and experience make you an ideal candidate for this role.

Please note, applications without a covering letter and applications submitted via email will not be considered.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

A full job description is available on request, please email Rachel Boyd, rboyd@kaipara.school.nz.