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Homestay Manager Vacancy

Jacqui Forsythe —

Wellington Girls' College is seeking a self-motivated and highly organised staff member to join our International Department, as our current manager moves to further tertiary study.

This is a permanent 52 week position, working 32 hours per week by mutual agreement, predominantly during school hours. Hours will be flexible and will involve occasional weekend and evening duties including homestay visits and airport pick ups.

Duties will involve:

  • The recruitment, training, inspection and monitoring of host families
  • Scheduling pick ups, placements and payments
  • Communication with families, agents and students
  • Pastoral care of students
  • Record keeping
  • Facilitating conflict resolution meetings
  • Being part of the 24 hour Emergency Contact system
  • Managing visa renewal and insurance claims
  • Participating in student events and activity weeks

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong IT skills, it would be an advantage to have knowledge of KAMAR, E-School and the Google Suite
  • Ability to relate to teenage girls and their families
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Highly organised with good attention to detail
  • Good interpersonal skills and a pleasant, empathetic and approachable manner
  • Cross cultural competence
  • Clean driver’s licence and have a car
  • The flexibility to cover after hours emergencies and situations as the needs arise.

The remuneration is $30 - $32.88 per hour Grade 4 Support Staff in Schools CA

Please use the link to apply

If you have any questions please contact Jacqui Forsythe, HR manager or Maria Walker, Director of International Students 04 472 5743

Applications will close midday on Thursday 17 November 2022.