Saint Kentigern | Current Vacancies

At Saint Kentigern, we pride ourselves on our commitment to the development and wellbeing of our staff.

We value our employees as an integral part of the community. We welcome applications from driven, like-minded educators and non-teaching professionals who are keen to make a difference to the lives and futures of our young people.

Head of Finance

Saint Kentigern College

Location: 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Permanent / Full Time

Reporting to the COO, this role oversees the Trust's accounting and audit compliance function along with the operations of two retail outlets.

Head of Finance

Saint Kentigern College

About Saint Kentigern

Saint Kentigern is one of the leading private schools in New Zealand. We provide high quality education and a world of opportunity for students aged 3 to 18 years old at our four Auckland schools.

We offer our employees an excellent working environment with state-of-the-art facilities, an onsite gym, a 4% KiwiSaver, extra days off, staff discount on school fees and subsidised health insurance.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for the Trust’s accounting and audit compliance function along with the operations of two retail outlets. As a key member of the Trust Services team, you will partner with Principals and lead a finance team of 6, a Café Manager and a Uniform Shop Manager.

Responsibilities include:

Monitoring and evaluating financial performance
Planning, forecasting and overseeing financial control
Completing and presenting the annual budget and 10-year financial plan
Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative, accounting and tax requirements, including annual audit
Forecasting and monitoring cash control and cash flow
Submitting accurate and timely financial reports to the Finance Committee, Board and key stakeholders
Ensuring the accurate processing of payroll and accounting transactions
Leading projects, overseeing systems implementation and processing improvement
Managing the Trust’s investments as directed by the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee and leading the annual insurance renewal
Overseeing an onsite shop and café
Implementing a new Payroll and EPO systems in the coming year, along with other continuous improvement projects

Skills and Experience

Qualified finance professional with relevant tertiary qualification and membership of a recognised professional body such as CAANZ
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior level position including 5 Years as Head of Finance
Experience in complex environments
Strong, empowering leadership skills with a service ethos
Excellent follow through, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to partner and positively influence stakeholders
Empowering leadership style with a strong service ethos
Good communicator, particularly the ability to present and communicate financial information to non-financial leaders
Strong commercial acumen and high degree of accuracy
High level of computer literacy, including Excel

This is a fulfilling position which will be well suited to a sharp, analytical mind who is looking for the next challenge in their professional career. We will be reviewing CVs as they come through, so don’t hesitate to apply today!

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Property Facilities/Services Administrator

Saint Kentigern College

Location: 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: Monday 12 December, 4pm

Assist our Property Team in general property maintenance of the College Campus while gaining hands-on, practical experience in Facilities Management.

Property Facilities/Services Administrator

Saint Kentigern College

Closing Date: Monday 12 December, 4pm

Come work with our key team responsible for a mix of general property maintenance and services at our College to present a well-maintained, functional working environment for everyone.

Reporting to our Property Team Leader, you will assist him and his 2IC on a daily basis with a variety of tasks, alongside a highly skilled and friendly team.

This variety includes using our Facilities Maintenance system to coordinate and track allocation of maintenance and grounds Work Orders, and record our Campus assets and Maintenance work.

You’ll also learn to programme our alarms and security system settings and ensure guards are arranged as appropriate. You may find yourself assisting with setting up for events that can take place during and after-school hours.

In addition, you will help the Property Team Leader to manage records involving contractors and suppliers (everything from records management, H&S, sourcing estimates/quotes and ensuring invoices reflect work completed).

As you are part of a wider team you will find yourself being hands-on when needed to cover traffic management or other relevant duties as required.

A relevant Degree or Diploma related to Facilities Management (e.g. DipFM or Degree in Property/Engineering/Building Science etc) that offer papers in Facilities Management would be preferred. General knowledge of building maintenance tasks would also be helpful for this role.

Skills and experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Competency with Microsoft Office and a variety of systems
Self-starter with problem solving and effective time management
Organised planner and coordinator
High level of English literacy
Full Drivers Licence (clean)
Physically fit
Site Safe certificate preferred (but training can be provided)
Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision

In return, we offer our staff an excellent working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and an onsite gym, as well as 4% KiwiSaver, extra days off, staff fees discounts and subsidised health insurance.

If this sounds like the role for you, don't hesitate to apply today! Applications close on Monday 12 December, 4pm.

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Christian Education Teacher

Saint Kentigern College

Location: 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Permanent / Full Time

Seeking an enthusiastic Christian Education Teacher to join our professional and dedicated team on a permanent basis commencing Term 1 2023.

Christian Education Teacher

Saint Kentigern College

About Saint Kentigern
Saint Kentigern is a leader among New Zealand's top private schools. We offer high quality education and a world of opportunity for students aged 3 to 18 years old at our four Auckland schools.

We offer our teachers an excellent working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and an onsite gym, as well as generous salary packages above State salaries, 4% KiwiSaver, extra days off, staff fees discounts and subsidised health insurance.

About the role

Teaching Christian Education at our Pakuranga campus to secondary students.
You would support our Presbyterian heritage and values.
You must have the ability to teach from Year 8 upwards.
You must be a NZ registered teacher with a valid practicing certificate.
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week.
The base salary for trained and registered teachers is aligned with the Saint Kentigern Teachers' Association and will range from $55,466.64 to $97,200.00, depending on applicant’s qualifications and experience. Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted online using the vacancy link provided and are to comprise a covering letter and current CV stating specialist subjects.
Please do not email your application.

We will be reviewing CVs as they come through so don't hesitate to apply today!

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