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

DIRECTOR OF SPORT & ACTIVE RECREATION

Responsible to the Principal, the Director of Sport & Active Recreation is responsible for the leadership and delivery of Marsden’s sport and active recreation strategy. ‘Every Body Active’. The Director will maintain oversight of all sport and active recreation across the school (Years 1-13), whilst leading and supporting the Sports Administrator with their day to day management of sport and active recreation across Years 1-8.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of building and maintaining reciprocally respectful relationships and hold credibility and mana within the school sports sector. They will possess a passion for working with young people and whānau and be attuned with the importance of increasing and enhancing participation whilst maintaining high levels of integrity and professionalism.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established independent school with a strong sense of community, a clear vision for the future, high standards and a hauroa-first ethos.

A detailed position description is available here.

To apply, please send a covering letter together with your CV to the Principal at employment@marsden.school.nz. Please include the names of two professional referees who may be contacted if you are shortlisted.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Relevant qualifications and experience are essential, and safety checking is a condition of employment.

PRESCHOOL TEACHER AIDE

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Teacher Aide to join our Preschool team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners, supporting their personal, social, and educational development during these critical early years.

Working under the leadership of the Head of Preschool and reporting to the Head of Primary, you will play an important role in creating a nurturing, engaging and inclusive learning environment for our youngest students.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position, commencing in Term 4, Monday 12 October 2026.

A detailed position description is available here.

To apply, please send a covering letter together with your CV to the Principal at employment@marsden.school.nz. Please include the names of two professional referees who may be contacted if you are shortlisted.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Relevant qualifications and experience are essential, and appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of safety checks.

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