Empowering young women starts with a great team — Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) Assistant. This role is School term time only in terms 2 or 3 and full-time hours in terms 1 and 4, with variable hours across the year.
At Diocesan School for Girls, we are united by a shared purpose: to inspire and support the next generation of young women to be confident, resilient, and ready to thrive in an ever-changing world. Every role at Dio contributes to this mission, and few are as varied or rewarding as the one behind the scenes of our Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) programme. From the mountains to the coast, our annual camp week is one of the highlights of the Dio calendar — and it only happens because of careful planning, exceptional organisation, and a team that genuinely loves what they do.
We are now looking for a capable, energetic, and values-driven EOTC Assistant to join us on (primarily) on a school term time basis, working alongside our EOTC Coordinator to bring this much-loved programme to life. This role offers the rare combination of a varied, fast-paced school environment with the lifestyle benefit of some school holidays off — ideal for someone seeking meaningful work that also fits around family life.
Ngā hāora mahi | Hours of work
This is a school term time only position, with hours that flex around the EOTC programme's busiest periods:
• Term 1 and lead-in: Full-time hours from the date in January when school reopens, through to the end of the Term 1 holiday break in April. These weeks cover preparation for EOTC Week, the repacking and review of equipment afterwards, and bookings, student charges and planning for the following year.
• Terms 2 and 3: 25 hours per week during term time, with no hours required during the July, September school holiday breaks.
• Term 4: Full-time hours through to the school closing in December, supporting administration and preparation for the next EOTC Week.
Job Description
Mō te tūranga | About the role (during the EOTC week)
Reporting to the EOTC Coordinator, you'll be the engine room behind the smooth running of Dio's annual camp week and wider EOTC activities. Your days will be wonderfully varied — one moment coordinating bookings with external providers, transport, accommodation and catering, and the next preparing accommodation lists, activity groups, bus and tag lists in Synergetic(at present), or fielding queries from parents and staff.
You'll provide administrative support for year-level assemblies and parent helper information evenings, organise gear requirements for each year level, manage parent communications through Trip Planner, and collate parent assistance responses with our Deans. Behind the scenes, you'll also play a key part in our health, safety and risk management processes — making sure documentation is accurate, equipment is checked and compliant, and police vetting for parent helpers is completed in partnership with our People and Culture team.
It's a role for someone who thrives on logistics, loves a well-organised spreadsheet, and takes real satisfaction in seeing a complex programme come together seamlessly for our students.
Desired Skills and Experience
Ngā pūkenga me whai | We're looking for someone with
A genuine interest in outdoor education and an understanding of what makes camp week tick — ideally with knowledge or experience of outdoor activities and programmes within a school environment. You'll bring proven administration and customer service experience, strong digital confidence across office systems, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing your sense of humour. More than happy to pack and unpack tents!
Just as importantly, you'll be a warm and confident communicator who builds strong relationships with students, staff, parents and contractors alike. You'll be proactive, resilient, and flexible — qualities that matter in a role where no two weeks look quite the same. Please note the role does involve some heavy lifting as part of gear and equipment management.
Above all, you'll be someone who role-models the values and culture of our school and shares our commitment to providing exceptional experiences for our students beyond the classroom.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Diocesan School for Girls is located in Epsom, Auckland, and offers a supportive environment where staff thrive professionally and personally. This is a school term time only position, giving you the July, September school holidays off to enjoy time with family or pursue your own interests. As part of our team, you'll also enjoy competitive remuneration, ongoing professional development and growth opportunities, and access to our onsite fitness centre, swimming pool and physiotherapy services. We also offer free covered parking (when available) for cars, bikes and scooters, regular wellness initiatives and social events, and the chance to be part of a strong, connected community set within beautifully landscaped school grounds.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Please apply online via our website: www.diocesan.school.nz/employment-opportunities by Friday 3rd July 2026. If you have questions about the role, please contact Katie Ratcliffe kratcliffe@diocesan.school.nz.
