Head of Learning Area – Performing Arts (Music)

Napier Girls’ High School is located in Ahuriri Napier, and provides education for students in Years 9 to 13. The school is one of the oldest in New Zealand for girls. It celebrates its traditions, and its values of Manaakitanga (respect and caring), Kairangi Whaiaro (personal excellence) and Whanaungatanga (relationships and connections).

Mō te tūranga - About the role

Napier Girls’ High School celebrates an extensive and successful Performing Arts programme.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic music specialist to head the Performing Arts Learning Area.

In this role, you will teach Music from Years 9 to 13 (ability to teach to Scholarship level is an advantage). You will be organised, culturally responsive and possess strong administrative and leadership skills. You will lead the Performing Arts Learning Area (supported by teachers in charge of Drama and Dance), oversee the itinerant music programme and will embrace our tradition of school-wide singing which is an important part of our culture, and incorporated into all formal school events.

This is a full-time, permanent position (3 MU, 1 MMA), commencing on Thursday 28 January, the beginning of the 2027 school year. An additional fixed-term RRR payment is also available, dependent on candidate experience and circumstance.

How to apply:

​​​​​​​Please send your application, addressed to the Principal, to hr@nghs.school.nz, including your CV (with 3 referee contacts), a cover letter and a copy of the NGHS application form.

If you have any questions about the role or our school, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

​​​​​​​Applications close on Monday 16 November 2026.

Teacher of Mathematics

Napier Girls’ High School is located in Ahuriri Napier, and provides education for students in Years 9 to 13. The school is one of the oldest girls’ schools in New Zealand. It celebrates its traditions, and its values of Manaakitanga (respect and caring), Kairangi Whaiaro (personal excellence) and Whanaungatanga (relationships and connections).

Mō te tūranga – About the role

Napier Girls’ High School is seeking a passionate teacher to join our Mathematics Learning Area.  

This role is suitable for a beginning or experienced teacher and our ideal candidate will have the ability to teach up to Year 13.

This is a full-time, permanent position, beginning on Thursday 28 January 2027.

How to apply:

Please send your application, addressed to the Principal, to hr@nghs.school.nz, including your CV (with 3 referee contacts), a cover letter and your completed NGHS application form.

If you have any questions about the role or our school, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

​​​​​​​Applications close on Friday 20 November at 3pm.

Principal's Personal Assistant (PA)

Napier Girls’ High School is located on Mataruahou Bluff Hill, in Ahuriri Napier, and provides education for students in Years 9 to 13. The school is one of the oldest girls’ schools in New Zealand. It celebrates its traditions and its values of Manaakitanga (respect and caring), Kairangi Whaiaro (personal excellence) and Whanaungatanga (relationships and connections).

Mō te tūranga - About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join our Support Staff team in the role of Principal’s Personal Assistant (PA). This is a senior role, working closely with the Principal and the Board.

You will be a trusted point of contact for staff, the Board, whānau and the wider school community. You will play a key part in enrolments for the boarding and day school, and many of the school’s key events throughout the year.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a high level of computer literacy and the ability to work independently. Experience managing staff, a high regard for confidentiality and strong initiative are essential.

The position start date is Monday 8 March 2027.

This is a full-time, permanent position, reporting to the Principal. Hours are 40 per week, 8.00am to 4.30pm during term time. Additional days are required during the school holidays and at the beginning and end of the year, along with occasional evening commitments.

A police vet is required in accordance with the Children’s Act 2014 and the Education and Training Act 2020.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive support to the Principal, including diary and calendar management, correspondence, phone calls and visitors

• Board Secretary duties, including agendas, papers, minutes, venues and catering for Board and committee meetings

• Enrolment Officer for the day school and Hewett House hostel, including the Year 9 enrolment process, managing waiting lists and enquiries for all year levels

• Coordinating key school events, such as Open Evening, Year 9 interviews, Prize Giving and pōwhiri

• Leading and supporting the office administrative team

Pay Detail

This is a salaried position in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement (SSSCA).

Pay Scale / Step:  Grade 5, Step 5­­-7 ($43.35 – $45.99 per hour equivalent)

​​​​​​​Applications will close once suitable applicants have been identified for interview.

To apply

Please email your CV (with three referee contacts), cover letter and completed NGHS Application Form to hr@nghs.school.nz