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Marsden provides a stimulating and supportive environment for education professionals.

Our staff are key to our success

 

With a proud history dating back to 1878, Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is widely regarded as one of Aotearoa’s leading independent schools for girls from Years 1 to 13. Marsden lays the foundation for lives of meaning, accomplishment and genuine happiness within a faith-based environment. Students experience dynamic, flexible learning and a future-focused education. They are nurtured, encouraged and respected, and receive the individual attention they need to do well both academically and in their co-curricular pursuits.  

Current Vacancies

Office Administrator/Attendance Officer

 

We are seeking a versatile and flexible individual to join our Administration and Reception team,
encompassing the role of Attendance Officer and more. This is a part-time, term time only position.

 

This pivotal role covers a range of duties including:

  • accounting for students’ absences at the start of the day
  • accounting for students’ absences during the day
  • liaising with Deans/pastoral care staff
  • reporting on absence statistics/trends
  • undertaking reception duties
  • managing Correspondence School students and providing administrative support
  • for Correspondence School requirements
  • annual gown ordering and support for end of year events
  • data analysis and ad hoc reporting
  • completing general school administration tasks.

 

The successful applicant will have the following attributes:

 

  • Prior school/absence management experience would be an advantage
  • Experience in administration duties/reception duties
  • Highly organised with attention to detail
  • Strong planning skills and the ability to prioritise
  • Strong customer focused attitude with a positive can do mindset
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good computer skills, data management recording and reporting skills
  • The ability to liaise successfully with staff, students, parents and external suppliers

 

A detailed position description is available to view here. To apply for the position, please send a covering letter together with your CV to the Principal at: employment@marsden.school.nz

 

Applications close at 4pm, Wednesday 3 September 2025 and will be considered as they are received.

 

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job.