Working at Dio

As part of the team at Dio, you are the backbone of the school. As well as around 160 teachers working here, we have almost 100 non-teaching staff working across our marketing, finance, IT, property, sports, performing arts, and administrative functions.

We strive for our people to be able to deliver to their best; by arming you with great technology, state of the art facilities, and a supportive, friendly culture and work environment. 

We’re big on helping you develop both professionally and personally, no matter what role you play. Being in education means having a lifelong approach to learning is part and parcel of everything we do. 

We will actively encourage you to take advantage of development opportunities that will help you to shine in your role, as well as supporting you to bring your passions and ideas to life. 

Our values of honesty, integrity, respectfulness and empathy lead the way inside and outside of the classroom. 

These are underpinned by the Māori principles of manākitanga, whanaungatanga and kotahitanga. With your help, every Dio girl will have the confidence, curiosity and knowledge she needs to be the difference in a changing world. Working at Dio, you’ll be reminded every day through our students of the contribution you are making to this.

It’s important to us that you feel part of our culture and community, as well as bringing your best self to work. To support your health and wellbeing, we offer yoga and fitness classes, fruit boxes, school café, free annual flu jabs and other regular wellness initiatives. We also have regular social events and celebrations. 

And Ollie the school cat is always around for a pat!

While our state of the art facilities help our girls excel beyond the classroom, they are also available for you to enjoy. These include the use of our fitness centre, swimming pool, library, as well as our exceptional sporting and performing arts facilities.   

Whether you get to work by car, bike or scooter, our underground carpark will always keep you warm and dry.  All of this is, of course, situated in our beautiful, landscaped surroundings.  

Dio is part of a new model of teacher education currently in place at several Auckland secondary schools, with a unique focus on immersive and innovative learning in key subject areas. The  Auckland Schools’ Teacher Training Programme for the one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching was developed jointly by a group of 12 Auckland secondary schools, including Dio, and the University of Waikato in 2020. 

Trainees studying under the immersive programme learning on the job. They initially shadow a teacher and observe their classes while being involved behind the scenes. Course content is delivered online by the University of Waikato, while mentoring, professional development and placement opportunities are provided by the school who also cover the trainees’ fees.

We truly believe that behind every great school is a great team of people – and we’d love you to join ours! 

No matter where you’re at in your career, you’ll be part of a team of positive, supportive employees all working towards a shared purpose of creating a world class education for girls.