Work with us

Mō mātou | About Us

Queen Margaret College is Wellington’s leading independent girls’ school. We provide a world-class education for girls from Year 1–13, with a co-educational Preschool and on-site boarding. Students are encouraged to live, learn and lead in a holistic environment that embraces academic excellence, wellbeing (hauora), leadership, innovation, sport and creative pathways.

We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering a dual-qualification pathway, with a culture that values global citizenship, diversity, and belonging.

Why QMC?

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

A career at QMC means joining a future-focused organisation that invests deeply in the growth and wellbeing of its people.

  • Professional growth and leadership development at every career stage, from “Leading Self” to “Leading Others” and “Visionary Leadership” pathways
  • Structured programmes such as away days, mentoring networks and leadership development for aspiring, current and senior leaders
  • A wellbeing culture grounded in hauora, emotional resilience and connection
  • Supportive, collaborative teams that value innovation, strategy and shared success
  • Opportunities to engage in strategic projects shaping the future of girls’ education
  • Optimal class sizes and resources that ensure you can focus on what matters most, impact

We are committed to being an Employer of Choice, strengthening our staff experience and employee value proposition to ensure we attract and retain exceptional people.

Career Pathways at QMC

Teaching roles

Empower the next generation of young women.

Our teachers are innovators, mentors and change-makers. They work within a school that values creativity, student agency, and inquiry-based learning. As a QMC educator, you will:

  • Have access to IB training and professional certification pathways
  • Lead curriculum and strategic initiatives that shape student futures
  • Participate in leadership development programs and advanced strategic opportunities
  • Engage in continuous learning, coaching and mentoring networks

Whether you are early in your career or an experienced leader, QMC offers space to grow, stretch and contribute to our ambitious strategic plan.

Here, teaching is a profession of impact and influence; your ideas matter, and your voice is heard.

Administrative roles

Shape the experience of our community.

QMC is a dynamic organisation with roles across:

  • Admissions and Engagement
  • Finance and Operations
  • IT and Digital Systems
  • Catering and Hospitality
  • Boarding (live-in and casual)
  • Pastoral and Wellbeing
  • Executive and Administrative Support

These roles are essential to the success of the College. As part of our team, you may:

  • Drive strategic projects that impact the whole school
  • Lead community and stakeholder partnerships
  • Be part of our digital transformation and operational innovation
  • Develop capability through training, mentoring and leadership pathways

You don’t need to be a teacher to shape the future of girls’ education. Every role here makes a difference.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

We would love to hear from you.

If you wish to apply for a role with us, please email your CV and cover letter to people@qmc.school.nz.