Staff Vacancies
Student Administration Officer
Cornerstone Christian School [CCS] is seeking a warm, organised, and community-minded person to join our administration team in a key student-facing role.
CCS is a Year 1-13 Christian Character School for girls and boys and is committed to helping students learn, serve, and grow in God. We are seeking a capable and relational person to join our Student Administration team.
This position plays an important role in the daily life of the school and is often one of the first points of contact for students, staff, and families throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing whole-school student attendance using our KAMAR Student Management SystemManaging the Sick Bay and supporting unwell students / liaison with home
- Overseeing Lost Property
- Managing student sign-ins and sign-outs
- Communicating with parents and caregivers regarding attendance matters
- Supporting the wider administration team with general student administration duties
Who Would Suit This Position?
This role would suit someone who:
- Enjoys working with young people and families
- Is calm, approachable, and able to work well under pressure
- Has strong organisational and administrative skills
- Is confident using digital systems and learning new processes
- Can maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Is able to work positively as part of a Christian staff team
Being well known and trusted within the wider school or local community would be a strength in this role, as the position requires strong relationships with students, families, and staff across the school – but is not a requirement.
Previous experience in school administration, attendance management, medical reception, or customer service would be an advantage, although training in KAMAR will be provided for the right applicant.
Applicants must be a participant in and have a willingness and ability to uphold the special character of the school and shall be condition of appointment.
Applications close: Thursday 21st May, 9am
Start date: Tuesday 2nd June (to be negotiated)
To apply, please download the application documents and email or post your application to: Principal’s PA, Cornerstone Christian School, 119 Mihaere Drive, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414.
New Entrant Teacher - two positions available
(Not suitable for beginning teachers, which includes those with provisional teacher registration)
Full-time | Fixed term, ending Wednesday 9th December, 2026
Note: Part-time or job-share may be considered for the right applicants
Due to roll growth, a rare opportunity has come up for 2 New Entrant Teachers to join our Aroha (Year 0-2) Teaching Team at Cornerstone Christian School
Position One: by negotiation / Position Two: start of Term 3
Cornerstone Christian School is a State-Integrated, Co-Ed, Christian Special Character Area School with a roll of 620 Year 1-13 students. The positions will align with Cohort 4 entry to the school and as such will begin new classes.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a current Full Teacher Registration with the New Zealand Teaching Council.
- Be an enthusiastic teacher who can build positive and effective relationships with students and whānau.
- Have a passion for developing strong ECE connections, especially with the Cornerstone Christian Pre-school onsite, and transitioning tamariki into our school.
- Have practical experience in structured literacy and strong all round curriculum knowledge.
- Create an innovative and inclusive learning environment, where a vibrant Christian faith is modelled to our students.
- Incorporate culturally responsive practices within their class to engage tamariki in their learning as well as valuing their wellbeing.
- Be a team player with a great sense of humour.
Tagged Teacher Position
In accordance with Section 65 of the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975, and the School’s Integration Agreement, the requirements for this position include:
- A willingness and ability to take part in religious teaching appropriate to the ‘special character’ of the school
- A willingness, ability and acceptance to uphold and preserve the ‘special character’ of the school.
Terms and conditions, including base salary, for this position is set by the Area School Teachers’ Collective Agreement – Education in New Zealand (ASTCA). Individuals’ actual base salary will be established by a salary assessment once a role is confirmed.
To apply, please download the application documents and email or post your application to: Principal’s PA, Cornerstone Christian School, 119 Mihaere Drive, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414. Applications close 9am, Thursday 14th May, 2026.
Relief Teachers
We require NZ registered relief teachers for our relief teacher pool across all year levels. All staff employed at Cornerstone are required to support and uphold the special character of the school. Please contact one of our Assistant Principals for more information:
