Director of Recruitment and People
Behind every great school is a great team of people. We would love you to join our team at Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland. Imagine being part of a school where your passion for teaching is actively nurtured. Where you have great technology and facilities at your fingertips. Where you are teaching students who are genuinely excited to learn. Sound appealing? We are one of New Zealand’s leading independent girls’ schools, with an outstanding reputation for our approach to curriculum design and learning. We welcome day students and boarders from preschool, right through to Year 13. Our academic record stands for itself, but Dio stands for so much more. We believe that education is an adventure involving creativity, imagination and discovery.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate people leader to join our Executive Team as Director of Recruitment and People.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on our school community by leading our recruitment strategy and fostering a culture of excellence. As Director of Recruitment and People, you will drive our people agenda, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent while building a positive and engaging workplace that reflects our Anglican values and educational mission.
You will:
- Lead the development and implementation of the DIO Employee Value Proposition
- Create innovative approaches to talent acquisition and development (with future proof planning)
- Work closely with the Leadership team, shape our employee experience
- Drive and enable leadership development across Teachers and Support Staff
- Contribute to strategic decision-making
You will bring:
- Strategic HR Management experience
- An ability to manage direct reports to ensure the best possible service to the wider School and School Community
- A sound understanding of Employment Law and willingness to be proactive across all current legislative changes
- Experience with a wide range of IT platforms and programmes
- Proven track record in building strong internal stakeholder relationships with a diplomatic and analytical style
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Tertiary qualification in HR or business
- Understanding of and respect for Anglican values in education
We Offer:
- Opportunity to shape the future of our school through onboarding
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Chance to make a real difference to educational excellence
If you are passionate about recruitment and people leadership within an educational setting, and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please send through your application by COB, Friday 25th April 2025.
For further information please email [email protected] Otherwise, please apply online via our website www.diocesan.school.nz.
Diocesan School for Girls
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