Director of Sport, Permanent Full-time
About us
Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiorais a leading state day and boarding school for Years 9-13 students, located in the heart of Christchurch City by Hagley Park.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Director of Sport to lead our sports programme starting Term 1 2027.
The Director of Sport will be an inspirational leader who is passionate about the transformative power of sport and physical recreation in girls' education. This pivotal leadership position is responsible for providing strategic direction for sport and physical recreation at Christchurch Girls' High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora, ensuring high-quality sporting, physical recreation, and Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) opportunities that enrich the educational journey of every student.
Leading, managing and delivering a diverse programme of participation, development, and performance pathways, the Director of Sport will work collaboratively with staff, coaches, students, whānau, regional sporting organisations, and the wider community. They will oversee the effective coordination of people, resources, and budgets, ensuring that all sporting and physical recreation activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Central to this role is fostering a culture of participation, belonging, physical, emotional, and social development, and personal excellence. The Director of Sport will create an environment where health, safety, and wellbeing are paramount, and where every student is empowered to thrive, develop confidence and resilience, and achieve their full potential through sport and physical recreation
Health or PE teaching hours available for a qualified teacher. Please see the Job Description attached.
Working Hours
This a permanent, full-time 52-week position with flexibility required to meet the operational demands of school sport. The role will require attendance at selected sporting events, tournaments, meetings and school activities outside normal school teaching hours, including some evenings and weekends. Some work during the term breaks is required for planning, administration, tournament preparation and other responsibilities associated with the position.
The start date for this position is 28 January 2027.
How to apply
It is essential that all applications are made via the Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora website.
For further information contact Monique Petersen, Executive Assistant to the Principal, at principalsEA@cghs.school.nz
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Permanent Full-time
Job no: JUAL65592
Location: Canterbury
School: Christchurch Girls' High School - 328
Closing Date: Closing midnight on 4 November 2026