Current Vacancies

George Street Normal School is looking for a reliable, proactive, and versatile School Caretaker to join our team. We are a vibrant, welcoming primary school dedicated to providing a safe and inspiring environment for our tamariki and staff.

No two days are the same in a primary school! In this varied role, you will take ownership of our school grounds and buildings. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planned Maintenance (Routine & Preventative): Handling minor repairs, painting, basic carpentry, clearing spouting, removing foliage from blocking drains etc. and coordinating external tradespeople for bigger jobs

• Reactive Maintenance and Urgent Repairs: manage unexpected or urgent safety hazards, glazing and openings, water issues etc.

• Health & Safety: Undertaking regular safety checks (playgrounds, fire hazards) and managing compliance.

• Security & Waste Management: daily unlocking/locking of school, undertake rubbish management

• Services, Grounds and Facilities Management: operate school heating system, manage fuel supplies, maintain general neatness of the school grounds.

• Minor developments: assist with installations e.g. shelving, whiteboards, assist with transporting equipment for events.

• Contractor Liaison & Compliance: coordinate and work collaboratively with specialised tradies, monitor ongoing operational compliance requirements.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Proven experience in building maintenance, property management or just being a good solid home-handyperson.

• A "can-do" attitude and the ability to work independently.

• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner with children, staff, and visitors.

• A clean, valid NZ Driver’s License.

• A commitment to maintaining a safe work environment in line with Health and Safety regulations.

• Have lots of energy - it's a busy job!

If this sounds like the rewarding role you've been looking for, we would love to hear from you! The position is for 40 hours per week and ideally from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to our principal, Robyn Wood (rob••@georgestreet.school.nz).

For a copy of the full job description or a confidential chat about the role, please contact Robyn on (03) 474 0825 or 0274 954 588.

NB: We will make an appointment when the right person applies.

We are seeking a dynamic experienced teacher aide to work mornings (9am - 12:30 pm) Monday - Thursday in our school.  This position is fixed term starting on 3 August and finishing on 25 September 2026. Duties will include supporting students with a range of neurodiverse needs in a flexible way. The successful applicant must be able to use their initiative and develop positive relationships with students and colleagues.

If you are interested in this role, a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details (preferably phone numbers) of three referees are needed for your application.  If you have any questions regarding this position please send an email to our Deputy Principal leanne@georgestreet.school.nz  Please note this position will close when a suitable applicant has been found.