Carpark Attendant - TERM TIME ONLY

Inspired Education Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group seeks a reliable Carpark Attendant for ACG Strathallan from Term 1, 2027. The role is permanent, term-time-only, and 36.25 hours weekly, outdoors with interactions among students and families to maintain a safe, welcoming school environment.

You’ll monitor traffic, assist during busy arrivals and departures, and communicate calmly in changing situations. Prior similar experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• NZ driver licence is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vehicle and pedestrian movements in the carpark.
• Support safe drop-off and pick-up procedures.
• Provide a welcoming presence for students, families and staff.
• Identify and report safety hazards or maintenance needs.
• Follow school health, safety and emergency procedures.
• Assist the wider maintenance team as required.

Skills

NZ driver licence

Excellent communication

Safety mindset

Reliability

People skills

Job description

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Location: Auckland, NZ

Date: 22 Sept 2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

ACG Strathallan is seeking a reliable, approachable and safety-conscious Carpark Attendant to join our school community from Term 1, 2027. This is a permanent, term-time-only position working36.25 hours per week, providing an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, interacting with people and contributing to a safe, welcoming and well-organised school environment.

As our Carpark Attendant, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of the school carpark, particularly during busy arrival and departure periods. You will help manage traffic flow, assist students, parents and visitors, monitor parking areas and ensure that school traffic and pedestrian movements are managed safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will be friendly, professional and confident when communicating with a wide range of people. You will have a calm and practical approach, be comfortable working independently and be able to respond appropriately to changing situations. Previous experience in a similar role, traffic management, security, facilities or a school environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, values being part of a community and understands the importance of creating a safe environment for children and families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring and managing vehicle and pedestrian movements around the school carpark.

Supporting safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up procedures.

Providing a welcoming and helpful presence for students, families, staff and visitors.

Identifying and reporting hazards or maintenance concerns.

Following school health, safety and emergency procedures.

Supporting the wider school maintenance team as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A full, current New Zealand driver licence (required).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable manner.
• A strong commitment to student safety and wellbeing.
• A calm, patient and courteous approach, particularly during busy drop-off and pick-up periods.
• Good situational awareness and the ability to identify and respond to potential safety hazards.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• A practical, proactive approach and willingness to assist where needed.
• Previous experience in a school, traffic management, security, facilities or customer-facing environment would be advantageous.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.