Staff News

• Catherine Carlaw - Accountant (fixed-term, part-time until 29 September 2024)

• Darlene Karena - Director of International (fixed-term, part-time until 29 September 2024)

• Anahia Noble - Sports Coordinator (fixed-term part-time until 29 September 2024)

The school community says farewell and thank you to the following staff members.

• Tom Cooley - Casual Catering Assistant - left 19 June 2024

• Janice Huirama - Cleaner - left 6 June 2024

Exciting Job Opportunities at Dio 

Senior People Partner

About the Organisation:

Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is an integrated Anglican day and boarding school with approximately 670 students. The school is committed to personal excellence with a strong emphasis on pastoral care. It has a record of outstanding academic success as well as high achievement in sport and the arts.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the principal, you will be part of the leadership team with a focus on improving processes and solving organisational challenges. You will have one direct report, an HR Administrator, who also offers recruitment support.

This is an exciting opportunity to make this role your own within a supportive team with a strategic vision for the Kura.

As our People Partner, you will have at least three years of experience in an HR partnering or management-level role with a focus on continuous improvement. It will be your responsibility to provide the highest standard of employment relations management, problem-solving, process improvement, strategy and planning, and recruitment for the school.

We envisage this role to be 32 hours per week; there is flexibility with hours and days for the right candidate. We can also offer additional flexibility over school holidays.

Responsibilities:

As part of the leadership team, you will be involved in:

•The strategy and planning within the school from an HR perspective.

•Collaborating with managers to understand their objectives and challenges, providing strategic HR support and insights.

•Leading, coaching and supporting managers on HR matters such as performance management and employment-related matters.

•Problem-solving and finding efficient solutions in a timely manner.

•Leading recruitment working closely with the HR Administrator.

•Report creation and writing monthly board reports as required.

•Data analytics to identify trends and areas of development for process improvement.

About you:

•It is essential you have had at least three years of experience in a senior HR role.

•You must have practical employment relations experience, specifically in collective agreements.

•You must be a passionate HR professional who can provide confident advice and proactive HR interventions to support our school's strategic and operational plans.

•You will be required to have strong problem-solving ability and a good ability to identify challenges and implement solutions.

If you are a dedicated HR professional passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your CV, cover letter and the completed application form to the Principal's Executive Assistant liz.binns@wdsg.school.nz

Applications for this role close at 12.00 pm, Wednesday, 10 July 2024.

How to Apply: Visit our vacancies page

Don't miss out on these great opportunities to grow your career with us. Apply now and become a part of our amazing team! For more information, contact us at hr@wdsg.school.nz