Christchurch Girls’ High School Te Kura 0 Hine Waiora was founded in 1877 and was the second state girls’ secondary school in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a proud and long history of educating young women to take their place in the world.
Our boarding hostel, Acland House, provides accommodation for up to 130 boarders, between Years 9-13, from outside Christchurch. It is situated on Papanui Road, a five-minute drive from the school campus and ākonga have the opportunity for educational, cultural, sporting and social development at the school and the hostel.
We are looking for a positive, committed Pastoral Night Supervisor to support ākonga overnight at Acland House. Working with the Director of Boarding, you will be part of a dynamic team that maintains this ‘home away from home’.
You will provide exceptional pastoral care to the girls, ensuring a well-organised and safe environment at all times. The role also includes administration support, housekeeping and domestic services associated with the running of the Boarding House.
This is an overnight awake position (Rostered Overnight Awake Shifts), and typically 10.00pm to 7:00am. This position is term time only and excluding Set Leave weekends.
Qualifications and Experience Preferred
- Previous experience working with young people in an educational, residential or care setting is preferred
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Full Driver’s Licence - passenger endorsement essential
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Flexibility and a genuine ability to connect with adolescent girls and their families
- Strong organisational, time management, administrative, and IT skills
- A calm and reassuring presence, with the capacity to support students overnight as needed
- A high level of awareness and sensitivity to the pastoral care needs of up to 130 young women who board at Acland House
It is essential that all applications are made via the Christchurch Girls’ High School Te Kura o Hine Waiora website.
For further information contact Monique Petersen, Executive Assistant to the Principal, at principalsEA@cghs.school.nz
This position will commence as soon as possible.
Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, 4 September 2025.