Job Category: Program & Project Management 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.
Behind that mission is strong, intelligent use of data and technology.
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, planning, delivery and change — translating organisational priorities into secure, sustainable and high-impact outcomes.
Reporting to the Director of Business and Planning leading a small team, you will provide visible, confident leadership across complex delivery environments while ensuring our data and systems enable excellence across the School.
Job Description Mō te tūā | About the role This is a senior middle leadership role responsible for leading large change initiatives involving people, systems and technology.
You will: Lead large-scale initiatives from planning through to implementation and operational embedding Manage scope, sequencing, governance and risk across complex change programmes Lead, coach and develop team members to lift capability, delivery maturity and service standards Oversee database systems and ensure the secure handling of sensitive personal data Take a strong service-oriented approach when working with internal stakeholders, suppliers and the wider school community Identify, assess and actively manage operational, cyber, privacy and delivery risks Provide meaningful reporting and insights to support strategic and operational decision‐making Act as a stabilising and trusted escalation point during complex delivery periods This role ensures the School's data is accurate, accessible, secure and meaningful — enabling well-informed decisions that strengthen educational and business performance.
Desired Skills and Experience Ngą pūkenga me whai | We're looking for someone with Demonstrated experience leading change across people and technology Strong leadership capability, including coaching and performance development Experience working with database systems and regulated environments handling sensitive data Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with a service-first mindset Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks in operational and project environments Strong systems thinking and business acumen Experience with finance systems, CRM, School Information Systems or Learning Management Systems Knowledge of SQL, reporting tools and data visualisation platforms advantageous You will be confident operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and able to translate technical concepts into clear, practical business insights.
Ngą āhuatanga kei a mātŋ | What we offer Located in Epsom, Auckland, Diocesan School for Girls offers a professional, values-driven environment where staff thrive.
As part of our team, you'll enjoy: Competitive remuneration Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities Access to our onsite fitness centre, swimming pool and physiotherapy services Regular wellbeing initiatives and social events A strong sense of community 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 the 6th of March 2026.
