Current Vacancies

At Dilworth School and Trust Office we are commited to providing all students with a first-class education in a working environment where employees feel a sense of purpose and pride.

Dilworth is an independent boys' boarding school with an Anglican tradition, providing full scholarships for young men from families who want to provide them with the best opportunities possible. We pride ourselves on achieving very strong academic, cultural and sporting results, providing a safe and inclusive environment and assisting Dilworth students in becoming the very best that they can.

Gardener 

• Located at our Senior Campus
• Permanent, Full Time
• Competitive salary remuneration

We are seeking a permanent, full time Gardener to start immediately. The role is based in Epsom, Auckland. Join our gardening team by providing gardening maintenance including hedges, planting, lawns and working in a team environment.

About you?

• You are an experienced and preferably qualified with a Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture, Landscape Gardening or similar with at least 3-5 years hands on experience 
• You will maintain the gardens, lawns, passive areas and hedges to a high standard and have an eye for detail.
• You have a great can-do attitude and have the ability to be a self-starter and work individually 

What is on offer

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Working in a beautiful and great working environment
• Lunch meals and morning tea will be provided

A commitment to the corporate life and special character of the school will be a condition of employment. 

Applications close 17 April 2026

Please apply with CV and Cover letter via the link below

 

Teacher in Charge of Media Studies and/or English Teacher 

Dilworth is a child-safe organisation and commits to respecting akonga, listening to their views and taking action to keep them safe at all times

• Full-time, permanent teaching role
• Opportunity for leadership 
• Well-resourced and supportive department 
• Reasonable class sizes
• Have a significant impact on the learning and lives of young men

The school is seeking to fill a permanent, full-time position as Teacher in Charge of Media Studies and/or an English Teacher to Scholarship level with the possibility of a leadership role for the right candidate.  The successful candidate would ideally start on Monday 29th April and is primarily based at the Senior Campus in Epsom. They can be teaching Years 7-13, including Scholarship. 

Given Dilworth is a small school, teaching across curriculum subject areas is desirable; please state all supporting subjects in your application.

Why would we want you?
You will be an excellent and experienced teacher of Media Studies and/or English and can teach to Year 13/Scholarship level. You will believe in engaging students in a range of learning activities, helping them to develop high levels of literacy and thereby enabling them to communicate, comprehend and think critically.  You will thrive on fostering a love of language and literature while developing a sense of identity and self through the materials you use and the lessons you deliver. You may be interested in a leadership role, where you can inspire and support more junior colleagues, tapping into their potential and supporting their growth. You will understand the benefits of ongoing learning for yourself and will work to ensure the success of your students while supporting the work of colleagues in your department. You will strive to consistently improve student outcomes through to scholarship level through challenging and creative content, an engaging teaching style and a contemporary understanding of your teaching subject.

Why would you want us?
We will give you the opportunity to work for a school with embedded values, a strong vision and a unique mission that strives to significantly impact the lives of young men. You will be supported to enable quality classroom teaching and have the opportunity to teach students through to scholarship level. You may have the opportunity to coach and lead others, and to share your expertise and skills. You will join a well-resourced school that is committed to supporting continuous improvement in all areas of the environment, including leading curriculum change and innovation, professional development, wellbeing, technology and leadership. 

In addition, we will provide you with a range of benefits, including reasonable class sizes, meals, a competitive remuneration package, insurance and Kiwisaver benefits and term breaks consistent with a private school environment. 

A commitment to the life and special character of the school will be a condition of employment.

Applications close 4pm Monday 30th March 2026

Please apply with CV and Cover letter via the link below

Dilworth School provides a safe and inclusive environment and has gone through an extensive period of change over the last four years. In September 2025, Dilworth School successfully achieved reaccreditation through the Australian Childhood Foundation’s (ACF) Safeguarding Children Programme. Previously, Dilworth was accredited with Childwise, becoming the first school in Aotearoa, New Zealand to do so in 2022.

School Counsellor

• Work with students from a variety of ages and backgrounds, with autonomy in selecting best fit counselling approaches
• Join a skilled and supportive team
• Strong support for professional development and paid annual registration

Dilworth is a child-safe organisation and commits to respecting akonga, listening to their views and taking action to keep them safe at all times

The school is seeking to fill a full-time position for a Registered Counsellor primarily based at the Senior Campus, also assisting the Junior Campus, in Epsom. This role is largely term-time only with the option to offer a small number of additional weeks per year for administration and policy work. The key purpose of the role is to support students, in years 7-13, who are facing challenges and collaborate with whānau/families, the school psychologist, boarding staff, teaching staff, and senior leadership to gain a holistic understanding of students' needs. The successful applicant will be competent in a variety of counselling approaches, have experience working with young people and their whānau/families, demonstrate cultural competence in their practice and demonstrate excellent communication skills through effective collaboration with colleagues, management and senior leadership.

The Counselling role includes:

• One-on-one student counselling
• Small group counselling
• Engaging with whānau/families as needed to support students’ experiences
• Working within the Student Services team to triage referrals and participate in MDT meetings
• Confidential management of student cases

Desired skills:

• Experience working with adolescents, children, and whānau/families from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to develop positive, professional relationships within a counselling team
• A well-developed understanding of how to navigate ethical concerns as they arise in their practice
• Effective engagement with wider school staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with various software applications – familiarity with KAMAR is a plus
• Respond effectively in high stress/crisis situations when they arise
• Confidently undertake individualised risk assessments

Required skills / Qualifications:

• Formal qualification in counselling or relevant field
• Current registration with NZ Counsellors Association, or other relevant professional body
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in relevant counselling / therapy field

A commitment to the corporate life and special character of the school will be a condition of employment. 

Please apply with a CV and Covering letter by e-mail only via the link below.

Applications close Friday, 27th March 2026.

 

If you have provisional registration, please state how many hours you have completed in your cover letter.

Dilworth School provides a safe and inclusive environment and has gone through an extensive period of change over the last four years. In September 2025, Dilworth School successfully achieved reaccreditation through the Australian Childhood Foundation’s (ACF) Safeguarding Children Programme. Previously, Dilworth was accredited with Childwise, becoming the first school in Aotearoa, New Zealand to do so in 2022.