Lindisfarne College

Assistant Hostel Manager & Hostel Caretaker

We are seeking an Assistant Hostel Manager and Hostel Caretaker to join our boarding staff team. The successful applicant will support our boarding managers with the supervision, welfare, and pastoral care of all Boarders, as well as undertake caretaking responsibilities within the Hostel.

The Assistant Hostel Manager position is term-time only, working 30 hours per week and includes 4 weekend duties per term. Rostered hours will be between 6:45 am and 10:45 pm. The role also includes Hostel Caretaker duties, requiring 30 hours per week during all school holidays. The role is therefore 30 hours per week for 52 weeks per year.

Annual Salary is $46,269.60, including the value of an onsite, one-bedroomed residence.

Key Responsibilities:

The Assistant Hostel Manager & Caretaker role involves supporting the Hostel Managers in the pastoral care, safety, and welfare of boarders, fostering a positive and structured environment, and assisting with operational management within the hostel. Key tasks include:

Pastoral Care: Assist the boarding managers with the supervision, welfare, and pastoral care of boarders, promoting college values, maintaining discipline, addressing student concerns, and fostering a culture of respect and engagement.
Operational Duties: Conducting inspections, maintaining hostel routines, assisting with events, and managing daily operations to ensure boarders’ wellbeing.
Caretaking Responsibilities: inspecting and repairing hostel facilities, performing basic maintenance (plumbing, electrical, painting), ensuring safety and security, and managing pest control and outdoor area upkeep.
Communication: Liaising with parents, staff, and boarding managers to address concerns, provide feedback, and ensure appropriate support for students. Build positive working relationships with students in a structured environment.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

- This roles requires 2 years experience or a Bachelors’ Degree in a relevant field of study

- The candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and Police Check

This role requires a proactive individual with strong communication, organizational, and practical maintenance skills, committed to maintaining high standards in a boarding environment.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has the ability to form positive working relationships with young men in a structured environment with high standards and expectations. The role also requires successful applicants to have the practical skills to complete basic hostel maintenance work.

How to Apply:

Your application will require a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications Close: Monday, 20 January 2025.

Hostel Supervisor

We are seeking a Hostel Supervisor to join our boarding staff team. The successful applicant will report to the Director of Boarding and will be responsible for supervising and assisting with the pastoral care and educational needs of all boarders.

The position is part time, offering 16.5 hours per week, 5.00pm till 10.30pm, Tuesday till Thursday, term time only. Evening meals are provided on duty days.

Ideally, the applicant will have experience working with youth, primarily boys, or in a School/ Hostel environment. Persons with an ability to form positive working relationships with young men in a structured environment with high standards and expectations will be ideally suited to the role.

Your application will require a curriculum vitae, a covering letter, and the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications Close: Tuesday 31 December 3pm

CRM Database Co-Ordinator

Part-time | Flexible Hours | 12-Month Fixed Term
Location: Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 FTE

Lindisfarne College is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented CRM Database Co-Ordinator to lead the onboarding of our new CRM system for the Old Boys Network. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise, project management skills, and marketing acumen to enhance alumni engagement at one of New Zealand’s premier boys’ schools.

What You’ll Do

CRM System Implementation: Work with our CRM provider to configure and launch a user-friendly system tailored for alumni engagement.
Data Cleansing & Migration: Audit and migrate alumni data into the new CRM, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
Launch & Training: Introduce the CRM to staff and the Old Boys community, creating user guides and delivering training sessions.
Engagement Tracking & Reporting: Set up dashboards and reporting tools to monitor alumni engagement and generate actionable insights.

What You Bring

Essential Skills:

Proven experience with CRM platforms or IT systems implementation.
Strong attention to detail, especially in data management.
Project management expertise, with a track record of meeting milestones.
Marketing or communications experience, ideally involving alumni or community engagement.
Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with providers, staff, and alumni.

Desirable Skills:

Familiarity with database management, email marketing, or event tools.
Experience in an educational or alumni relations setting.

Personal Attributes:

Solution-focused and proactive.
Collaborative team player.
Exceptional communication skills.
Alignment with the values of Lindisfarne College.

Why Join Us?

Flexibility: 20 hours per week with the opportunity to arrange days and hours in consultation.
Impact: Be part of a pivotal project shaping alumni engagement for years to come.
Community: Work with a dedicated team passionate about education and fostering lifelong connections.

Your application will require a curriculum vitae, a covering letter, and the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications Close: Monday 13 January 2025