Head of Daily Operations

Rangi Ruru Girls' School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangi Ruru Girls' School in Christchurch seeks an exceptional Head of Daily Operations to lead the day-to-day running of the school. You will oversee staffing, relief, timetable management, calendar coordination, and delivery of events, acting as a central communication point for staff and leadership to ensure continuity and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, calm under pressure, and capable of driving system improvements across the school, partnering with

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Proactive problem-solver who can manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communicator with collaborative approach.
• Detail-oriented and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily staffing, relief cover, attendance, and operational needs across the school.
• Lead development, management, and refinement of the school timetable.
• Maintain the annual school calendar and daily communications to staff.
• Support planning and delivery of school-wide events, exams, EOTC activities.
• Provide leadership, reporting, and continuous improvement of operational systems.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Digital systems

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

Secondary (Years 7-15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher

English, Health and physical education, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, The arts

We are seeking an exceptional organiser and educational leader to join our Senior Leadership support team as Head of Daily Operations.

This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations. You will oversee daily staffing, relief cover, lead timetable management, coordinate operational planning, maintain the school calendar, and support the successful delivery of school events and activities. Acting as a central communication point for staff and leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring continuity, responsiveness, and operational excellence across the school.

The successful applicant will be highly organised, calm under pressure, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with staff across the school, leading the timetable team and managing the Relief and Attendance Coordinator while helping to shape systems and processes that support outstanding outcomes for our students and community.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily staffing, relief cover, attendance oversight, and operational requirements across the school.
• Lead the development, management, and ongoing refinement of the school timetable.
• Maintain and oversee the annual school calendar and daily communications to staff.
• Support the planning and delivery of school-wide events, examinations, EOTC activities, and key operational functions.
• Provide leadership, reporting, and continuous improvement of operational systems and processes.

We're looking for someone who is

• An experienced educator with outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive problem-solver who can confidently manage multiple priorities and changing demands.
• An effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach.
• Highly detail-oriented, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Skilled in digital systems, data management, scheduling, and operational planning.

If you're excited by the opportunity to make a significant impact on the daily success of our school, work alongside a dedicated leadership team, and contribute to an exceptional learning environment for young women, we'd love to hear from you!

Physical address:
59 Hewitts Road, Merivale, Christchurch

Postal Address:
59 Hewitts Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014