Term-Time Boarding Night Caregiver - Calm Overnight Support

Timaru Girls' High School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Timaru Girls' High School is seeking a Night Caregiver to support up to 60 boarding students in Years 9–13 during term time. The role runs overnight on Thursdays, with a start at 8:30pm and ends at 8:45am the following day, ensuring a calm, safe, and well-supervised environment.

Responsibilities include handovers, settling students, bedtime checks, responding to illnesses, securing the boarding house, and occasional early wake-up calls.

Qualifications

• Must pass police vetting and hold or obtain a current First Aid certificate.
• Term-time only role with overnight shifts.
• Ability to respond calmly and confidently in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough handover with day staff.
• Support students as they settle for the evening.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Independent

Reliable

Confident

Overnight experience

Education

Police vetting

First Aid certificate

Job description

Timaru Girls' High School is seeking a Night Caregiver to support up to 60 boarding students in Years 9–13 during term time. The role runs overnight on Thursdays, with a start at 8:30pm and ends at 8:45am the following day, ensuring a calm, safe, and well-supervised environment.

Responsibilities include handovers, settling students, bedtime checks, responding to illnesses, securing the boarding house, and occasional early wake-up calls.