Careers Leader

Lead the Future at Queen Margaret College – Careers Leader Opportunity

• Permanent, Full Time
• Applications close, 26 November 2025

Te Tūranga | The role

Are you passionate about guiding young women to explore their next steps and become confident, resilient leaders in a rapidly changing world?

Queen Margaret College (QMC) is Wellington’s leading independent school for young women, providing a world class education for girls from Year 1-13. We also provide a boarding facility onsite and a co-educational Pre-School.  We are a modern, inclusive, forward-focused school in the heart of our vibrant capital city.

We have an amazing opportunity for a visionary Careers Leader to design and deliver a dynamic, school wide careers programme. This strategic role will empower every student to make informed, confident decisions about their future, integrating career education across the curriculum and connecting students with real-world experiences, tertiary pathways, and labour market insights.

As a key member of our team, you’ll be a trusted advisor to students, whānau, and staff, and a driving force behind future-focused career education at QMC.

Ngā haepapa | The responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of a whole school careers strategy aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Collaborate with staff, employers, and external agencies to create meaningful career experiences for students.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of careers provision, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion equity and inclusion, ensuring all students have access to tailored support and opportunities.
• Facilitate work experience, guest speakers, and careers events that broaden horizons and inspire ambition.
• Build strong partnerships with universities, employers, and the wider QMC community.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will bring:

• Proven experience in careers education, guidance, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A deep understanding of post-18 landscape, including apprenticeships, further and higher education, and employment.
• A commitment to student success and wellbeing.

Ngā whakareinga | What we offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.
• A competitive salary.

Me Pēhea Te Tuku Tono | How to Apply

Join us in shaping the future of our students and making a lasting impact in a vibrant, inclusive school community.

Head to the Seek advert and click ‘Quick Apply’ to submit your resume and cover letter.

Applications close
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may close the vacancy early if we find a suitable applicant.

To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.