Head of Hockey

Closing Date: 21 November 2025 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga Contract or Temp

**Saint Kentigern College**:

- Contractor engagement - hours by mutual agreement
- Lead and grow the College's Hockey programme
- Inspire participation and high performance across all levels
- **About Saint Kentigern**:
Saint Kentigern College is one of New Zealand’s leading independent schools, renowned for its proud tradition of sporting excellence and commitment to the holistic development of every student. Our sporting programmes are designed to inspire participation, nurture talent, and ensure that students experience the wellbeing, belonging, and growth that come from being part of a vibrant sporting community.

Saint Kentigern College is seeking a dynamic, student-centred, and passionate Head of Hockey (Contractor) to play a leading role in our vibrant and professional Sports Development Programme. We are building a dedicated team of specialist coaches and educators to support and grow this programme. This engagement represents a new chapter for Hockey at Saint Kentigern - one focused on participation, performance, and the holistic development of every player.

We are looking for a Hockey specialist with the vision and expertise to elevate the programme and secure its future. The successful applicant will lead the direction of both our Premier Girls and development teams, operating with a growth mindset and professional approach to achieving success across all levels. The Head of Hockey will seek innovative ways to promote inclusion, integrate learning within the curriculum, and inspire students through a genuine love of the game, fostering a lifelong connection to Hockey.

**Engagement Details**:

- Contractor engagement - hours and remuneration by mutual agreement
- This is a contractor engagement reflecting the specialist nature of the role and the seasonal structure of the College’s Hockey programme
- Responsible for leading the Premier Girls team and the Hockey Programme across Years 7-13
- Deliver the Year 11 Hockey Development class (skills, analysis, mental skills)
- Collaborate with the Sports Department and Strength & Conditioning teams
- Access to outstanding facilities and a supportive College sports environment
- **About You**:

- Demonstrated experience leading or coaching within Hockey development programmes
- Proven ability to inspire and engage students across a range of abilities
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset
- A commitment to the Saint Kentigern values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Love
- **How to apply**:
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide evidence of eligibility to work as an independent contractor, including police vetting and appropriate clearances.

Application Closing Date**:Friday 21 November.