Director of Football - First XI Football Coach

St Paul’s Collegiate School is a leading independent secondary school situated in Hamilton, with approximately 950 day and boarding students. In 2026, we welcomed Year 9 girls, and from 2027, our school will be fully coeducational across Years 9 to 13. We have a strong sporting culture, a commitment to high-performance success and a philosophy centred on developing the whole athlete, both on and off the field.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and passionate person to lead our football programme and continue its growth and development. Football is a popular and growing sport at St Paul’s, with eight teams and both performance and participation pathways available for boys and girls.

Our football programme has enjoyed success in recent years, including our Boys’ First XI finishing in the top four at National Tournament and a number of past and present students representing New Zealand at youth level. We are committed to building on these achievements and creating opportunities for our players to develop and succeed at school, representative and international levels.

The Director of Football will be responsible for coaching our Boys’ First XI and providing overall leadership and direction for football across the school. This includes strategic planning, programme management, player and coach development, recruitment and strengthening our high-performance and participation pathways for both boys and girls.

We are looking for someone who is well organised, an effective communicator and a natural leader who can motivate and bring out the best in our students. The successful applicant will demonstrate high standards of professionalism, commitment and enthusiasm, while fostering a positive and inclusive football culture.

Our ideal candidate will either be a fully registered teacher with a passion for football or an exceptional football leader with proven experience coaching at school, club or representative level. Experience in developing players and coaches within a high-performance environment, along with a strong understanding of player pathways, would be highly regarded.

This opportunity is open to both teaching and non-teaching applicants:

For registered teachers: A full-time teaching position with a reduced teaching load (0.5 Director of Football / 0.5 Teaching). For non-teachers: A year-round salaried position, with hours to be negotiated.

Working at St Paul’s, you will join a supportive and collegial team of professionals who are valued for their contribution to our school community. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, staff enjoy a range of benefits, including daily cooked lunches during term time, access to excellent facilities and opportunities for professional development.

If you have a passion for football, proven coaching and leadership experience, and the drive to develop a successful and inclusive football programme, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close Friday 20 November 2026 at 9.00am and should be sent to work@stpauls.school.nz.

An application pack containing further information about the role and our school can be obtained by contacting Kathryn Conaghan, Head of People and Culture, at work@stpauls.school.nz.

Applications close on Friday 20 November 2026 at 9.00 am and should be sent to work@stpauls.school.nz