Director of Sport

Saint Kentigern College is one of New Zealand’s leading independent schools, renowned for its proud tradition of sporting  excellence and commitment to the holistic development of every student. Our sporting programmes are designed to inspire participation, nurture talent, and ensure that students experience the wellbeing, belonging, and growth that come from being part of a vibrant sporting community.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to take up the role of Director of Sport, working in close partnership with the Deputy Principal – Physical and Creative Learning. The Director of Sport plays a pivotal role in ensuring that sport at Saint Kentigern is both inclusive and aspirational - celebrating broad participation while enabling pathways for high performance.

This senior leadership position works collaboratively with the Head of Faculty – PE & Health, Head of Faculty – Creative Arts, and Director of Performing Arts, forming a dynamic leadership team within the Physical and Creative Learning portfolio. Together, this team ensures that sport, the arts, and creative learning are central to the holistic education of our students.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the operational management and delivery of sport across Years 7–13, aligned with the College’s vision and values.
• Championing wide student participation while promoting pathways for sporting excellence at regional and national levels.
• Overseeing programme design, coaching frameworks, events, and competitions that foster inclusion, achievement, and pride.
• Building strong partnerships with students, families, alumni, and regional/national sporting organisations.
• Recruiting, developing, and inspiring staff and coaches to deliver high-quality experiences.
• Managing facilities, resources, and budgets to ensure sustainable and impactful programmes.

About you:

• You will be an inspiring and values-driven leader who believes in the power of sport to transform lives. Whether you come from a teaching background or a professional sport leadership pathway, you bring credibility, energy, and a clear sense of purpose to your work. You are just as comfortable setting strategy as you are engaging with students, coaches, and families at the sideline, and you thrive on building programmes that are inclusive, aspirational, and sustainable.
• We are looking for someone who:
• Has either a recognised teaching qualification and current NZ teacher registration, or a relevant tertiary qualification with significant leadership experience in sport management, coaching, or programme delivery.
• Demonstrates proven success in leading people and programmes, and can inspire participation and achievement across diverse sporting codes.
• Brings strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage students, staff, families, and external partners.
• Balances vision with delivery — strategic in outlook but hands-on when required.
• Models integrity, professionalism, and care, embodying the values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Love.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of sport at Saint Kentigern College — building on our proud traditions while ensuring every student finds their place, their passion, and their pathway through sport.
 
Apply Now:  If this sounds like your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the link below.
Applications must be submitted via our website and will not be accepted via email.
 
Advert closing date: Friday 5 September at 5pm

Virtual College tour: https://saintkentigern.youtour.nz#college

For more information on Saint Kentigern College refer:  https://www.saintkentigern.com/college/

Please note to be considered for this position, you must meet the above criteria and you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.