EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Facilities and Events Manager - Permanent Part-time

Are you a highly organised problem-solver with a flair for events and operations? We’re looking for a Facilities and Events Manager to oversee the smooth running of our Performing Arts Centre and support the delivery of outstanding school and community events.

About the role

  • 12 hours per week during the school week (ideally spread across three days), focused on operational oversight of the Performing Arts Centre
  •  Additional hours as required for school and external events, including evenings and weekends ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing day-to-day operations of the Performing Arts Centre
  • Coordinating and supporting school events and external venue hires
  • Being present and proactive during key evening/weekend functions
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery
  • Promoting the venue for external hire and building relationships with community users
  •  Managing logistics, schedules, and equipment usage

About You

  • Highly organised with excellent communication and coordination skills
  • Comfortable working flexibly, including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Confident liaising with staff, students, and external partners
  • Experienced in venue, event, or facilities management (preferred but not essential)
  • Calm under pressure and solution-focused
  • This is a unique opportunity to play a key behind-the-scenes role in the cultural and community life of our school.

Please email your enquiries, application letter and C.V. to Liselot Yank on hrc@iona.school.nz. A job description is available upon request.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo police vetting as part of our recruitment process. Closing Date: 7th July 2025 @ 3:00pm

 Director of Performing Arts - Permanent Part-time (25 hours/week)

Are you passionate about inspiring young people through music, dance, and drama? We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Director of Performing Arts to lead and grow our vibrant co-curricular performing arts programme.

About the Role

  • Championing participation in dance, music, and drama across the school
  • Coordinating and managing co-curricular programmes, including private music lessons, ensembles, theatre clubs, and school-wide events
  • Leading and delivering major performing arts productions and showcases
  • Supporting and supervising tutors and visiting instructors
  • Creating an inclusive and energised culture where students of all levels feel encouraged to get involved

About You

  • Experience in teaching or tutoring within the performing arts (school or private setting)
  • Strong organisational and event management skills
  •  The ability to inspire and engage students
  • A collaborative approach to working with staff, students, and external creatives
  • Registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is an advantage, but not essential
  • Whether you’re a trained educator or a passionate arts practitioner with leadership experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email your enquiries, application letter and C.V. to Liselot Yank on hrc@iona.school.nz. A job description is available upon request.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo police vetting as part of our recruitment process. Closing Date: 7th July 2025 @ 3:00pm

Night Boarding House Supervisor

The role of Night Boarding House Supervisor is an opportunity for a warm, energetic and enthusiastic person to join our team in providing a home away from home for 165 girls aged 11-18 years.

Our dedicated and caring Boarding House Supervisors provide a secure and friendly environment for the boarders. They are committed to ensuring a happy, safe and structured way of life for girls living away from their homes and parents. Boarding House Supervisors assist with the smooth running of the Boarding House including the overall care and well-being of the girls.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, flexibility and the ability to relate to adolescent girls and their families.

This role is a part-time, permanent, term-time only position (when the school is open for instruction only). and requires you to be awake during your hours of employment. You will be rostered on for 56 hours a fortnight. Week 1, 11:00pm to 7:00am Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Week 2, 11:00pm to 7:00am Wednesday and Thursday.

Please email your enquiries, application letter and C.V. to Liselot Yank on hrc@iona.school.nz. A job description is available upon request.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo police vetting as part of our recruitment process. Closing Date: 7th July 2025 @ 3:00pm.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo police vetting as part of the recruitment process.