Employment

Director of Human Resources

Part-time, 30 hours, days by negotiation.

KingsWay School is seeking an experienced HR leader for our rapidly expanding school. Reporting to the Executive Principal, you will be responsible for all components of HR leadership and management.

Commencement date by negotiation.

About you: 

• Proven experience in successfully outworking human resource functions and procedures.
• Experienced in providing professional HR advice to leadership team, managers, and staff.
• Experienced in managing performance cycles, performance improvement and disciplinary processes.
• Experienced in strategically leading HR strategies, systems and procedures across the organisation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of school leadership.

Essential skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR.
• Relevant HR qualifications a requirement.

A condition of employment is to be willing and able to uphold and support our special Christian character that permeates all aspects of the programme and contribute to the co-curricular life of the school.

Applications close at 9am on Monday, 7 February 2023.

An application form is available here, https://kingswayschool.hrpartner.io/jobs. Please ensure you upload your CV and a cover letter in PDF format as well as completing the online application form. If you have any queries, please contact Graeme Budler, Executive Principal, principal@kingsway.school.nz.

1. Check for job vacancies in the specific school areas (sections below).
2. Familiarise yourself with:
   – our Our Values and Special Character
   – our Teacher Job Description for KingsWay School
3. To complete your job application, please click on the specific link provided under each heading, complete the application form and upload your CV and cover letter.

KingsWay School Employment Vacancies

If you have any queries, please email Julia Kinzett julia.kinzett@kingsway.school.nz or phone 09 427 0907.

There are no current vacancies at the Junior Campus.

There are no current vacancies at the Senior Campus.

Registered Nurse

Commencing as soon as possible in Term 1 2023, we seek a dedicated nurse to join our school nursing team. This is a permanent, part-time position for an experienced nurse, for 3 days per week. This role is during the school day from 8.15 am until 3.45 pm, school term time only. There is no school holiday work.

We are looking for a registered nurse who:

• holds a current practicing certificate
• has the ability to work as part of the Health Centre team but also works well independently
• is proficient in English language with excellent standards in written and verbal communication skills
• is computer literate.

The right person will have the following key attributes and characteristics:

• exceptional organisation skills with the ability to prioritise nursing care
• a self-starter who demonstrates initiative
• an approachable, caring person who will work in partnership with parents, caregivers, and whanau
• is able to work cross-culturally.

A position description is available on request.

Applicants must be permitted to live and work in New Zealand.

Applications for this position close at 4pm on Thursday, 9th February 2023.

Please submit your application via our recruitment software, HR Partner, by clicking on this link, https://kingswayschool.hrpartner.io/jobs. You will need to complete the online application form and upload your CV and a cover letter in PDF format.

If you have any questions please contact Claire Pearce, Lead Nurse by email at claire.pearce@kingsway.school.nz

Receptionist – Junior Campus

You will be the first person visitors meet when arriving at our school and that is important to us.  We seek an exceptional permanent, part-time receptionist available during school term time. You will thrive in a busy environment, communicating with a wide range of people, including students, whanau, staff within the school, and visitors from outside organisations.

Applicants must be able to model the ideals and behaviours that exemplify the principles and vision of our school. Experience working in a school is advantageous.

The following are prerequisites for a receptionist who will:

• welcome students and visitors with courtesy and respect, providing outstanding assistance
• develop strong working relationships across all departments
• answer incoming telephone calls professionally, promptly and politely
• high energy levels, these are busy and varied position/s
• have experience in reception and office administration
• possess a range of competent IT skills which include using the student database, KAMAR (preferable but not essential, training provided)
• be willing to provide backup first aid in the Health Centre on occasion
• have excellent English language skills, both verbal and written
• have permission to live and work in NZ.

This is a permanent, part-time position for 2 days per week, working from 8:30am to 3:30pm, less a half-hour unpaid lunch break, during school term time only, or 40 weeks p.a.  The successful applicant should be prepared to commence work as soon as possible in Term 1, 2023.

Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 6 February 2023.

Please complete the application form found here, https://kingswayschool.hrpartner.io/jobs and upload your CV and a cover letter if PDF format

If you are interested in being placed on our Relief (casual) Teachers list, please complete our Relief Teacher Application Form and forward it to our Human Resources Director.

Applicants need to subscribe to the Christian Special Character of the school that permeates all aspects of school life.