Our staff are key to our success.

With a proud history dating back to 1878, Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is widely regarded as one of Aotearoa’s leading independent schools for girls from Years 1 to 13. Marsden lays the foundation for lives of meaning, accomplishment and genuine happiness within a faith-based environment. Students experience dynamic, flexible learning and a future-focused education. They are nurtured, encouraged and respected, and receive the individual attention they need to do well both academically and in their co-curricular pursuits.  

Development Manager

We are seeking to appoint a Development Manager, who will be responsible for leading the delivery
of the Marsden Foundation fundraising strategy. The focus of this strategy will be on continued long- term revenue generation for Marsden through building relationships and securing financial support from major donors, corporate sponsors and bequest donors, as well as managing regular giving, trust and grant applications and appeals.

The Development Manager will be responsible for database management and creating alumnae
communications. The job holder will have excellent relationship management and donor
stewardship skills, and the ability to work strategically and develop a long-term understanding of all aspects of both operational and capital fundraising at Marsden.

The Development Manager will be experienced in closing high level asks and will have the skills and knowledge to review and revise the fundraising strategy as required.

A detailed position description is available to view here. To apply for the position, please send a covering letter together with your CV and two professional referees to the Principal at: employment@marsden.school.nz. 

Applications close at 12pm, Monday 31 March 2025 and will be considered as they are received.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job.

Digital Content Coordinator
Fixed Term Contract, 32.5 Hours Per Week

Due to an internal secondment, we are seeking to appoint Digital Content Coordinator to join our small Marketing & Communications team on a fixed term contract in Terms 2, 3 and 4 2025 (28 April - 12 December).

You will contribute to the promotion of key aspects of Marsden’s outstanding educational offering and raise the school’s reputation, presence and profile through the website and social media.

We are looking for someone who:

• has previous social media content creation and website management experience
• is an excellent writer, with the ability to turn content around quickly and with high quality
• has a solid understanding of web user journeys, user experience, SEO, accessibility, Google Analytics (GA4) and best practices
• has photo and video editing skills
• can build excellent relationships quickly and easily with a range of people.

A detailed position description is available to view here. To apply for the position, please send a cover letter together with your CV to the Principal at employment@marsden.school.nz.

Applications close at 12pm, Monday 31 March 2025 and will be considered as they are received.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job.

Mathematics Teacher

A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated teacher of Mathematics, with an ability to teach both junior and senior mathematics.

We invite applications from well-qualified and experienced teachers who are motivated at the prospect of joining Marsden's inspiring school community. This permanent position will commence at the beginning of Term 1, 2025.

The successful applicant will:

• be responsible to the Principal through their curriculum leader for curriculum delivery
• actively support the curriculum leader in shared planning, resource development and assessment
• engage confidently with the New Zealand curriculum
• follow school-wide assessment and reporting practice, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• respond promptly to parent or student concerns.

A detailed position description is available to view here. To apply for the position, please send a cover letter together with your CV to the Principal at employment@marsden.school.nz.

Applications close at 12pm, Friday 28 March 2025.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job.