School Information

Employment

Carmel College is a Catholic, integrated school for girls Year 7–13 in the spirit of Mercy, based on the North Shore of Auckland.

Our vision: Empowering young women through a Catholic education in the Mercy tradition to pursue personal excellence and to challenge and shape the future.

Our values: Service, Respect, Justice, Care, Courage

English Teacher

We are seeking a collaborative, experienced teacher to join our highly engaging English department.

Opportunities exist to develop wider curriculum knowledge and leadership skills. Our timetable allows for weekly classroom release time for planning and development. You also will have the chance to work with students from across the college in varying capacities.

The successful applicant will be required to accept, recognise and preserve the special character of the school and be committed to the school’s mission and values.

This is a fixed term position (sabbatical leave cover), commencing 14 July 2025 and ending 5 October 2025.

Application Form

Gazette listing: 2025 English Gazette

Experienced teachers only

Closing date 17 April 2025

Please send your CV and direct enquiries to:

Jane Meurant, Principal’s EA
PO Box 31142, Auckland 0741
jmeurant@carmel.school.nz
(09) 486 1132 extn 704

Jane Meurant (jmeurant@carmel.school.nz)

Accounts Assistant

We are seeking a permanent Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team. This is a permanent full time (up to 37.5 hours per week) position working school term time only.

The Accounts Assistant will report to the Business Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Special Character

Support the Business Manager in fostering an understanding of the College’s Special Character and charism rooted in Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy.
Ensure all dealings with staff, students, and parents reflect Catholic and Mercy values, maintaining confidentiality and care at all times.

Professional Leadership

Assist the Business Manager by providing professional expertise in financial matters to help achieve the school’s Strategic and Annual Goals.

Learning Community

Contribute to leadership tasks within an effective learning community focused on high standards of conduct and achievement.

Professional Environment

Support an innovative and effective professional environment.

Key Duties:

Manage the payment of all creditors in a timely manner

Process invoices, reimbursements, credit card expenses, and one-off payments using Xero
Ensure invoices are paid by their due dates
Process reimbursements within five working days

Support the Business Manager with:

Bank receipts and payments reconciliation
Processing automatic payments, direct debits, and fund receipts
Managing the online shop
Monthly reporting for departments
Balance sheet and creditors’ account reconciliations
Pre-processing checks for trip invoices
Managing ApprovalMax

Skills & Experience

Experience with Xero and ApprovalMax
Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
Commitment to the values of a Catholic education
Previous experience in a similar accounts or finance role

Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week, term time only (40 weeks per year).

The successful applicant will be required to accept, recognise and preserve the special vision character of the school and be committed to the school’s and values.

Car parking onsite and well-being initiatives like free flu vaccinations for staff are available. Employment conditions apply as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement. The successful applicant will also be required to give consent to legal checks as required to work in a New Zealand school.

The preferred start date is Monday 31 March.