SPECIAL JOB OPPORTUNITY! SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – DILWORTH SCHOOL & TRUST
Dilworth School
Auckland, NZ
Posted on: 8 October 2025
Closing date: 1 November, 2025
Are you looking for an Advancement role in a School that is truly something special?
Dilworth School is unlike any other. Located in Auckland, New Zealand, this private boys’ boarding school offers every student a full scholarship, funded by a ~$1 billion endowment, providing deserving young men access to a life-changing education.
Dilworth has been through a lot of late; however, it is ready to grow its philanthropy and impact as well as continue to strengthen its community engagement. And this, at a time when exciting changes are also happening in the School under the leadership of an exceptional Headmaster.
We’re looking for someone excited to help shape and strengthen our recently established Advancement function that focuses on fundraising & philanthropy, alumni relations & community engagement.
This could be your opportunity to:
- Be part of a unique mission where philanthropy is at the heart of everything.
- Be part of a small, passionate and effective Advancement team, potentially stepping up to a senior leadership role.
- Use your experience and skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of great young men.
Whether you’re looking to elevate your current role and/or considering a career move, within Auckland, New Zealand or from overseas, this is a rare chance to work in a truly unique school while contributing to something deeply purposeful.
An elevated level of ‘Advancement‘ skills and experience is needed, including being an expert communicator with high EQ. Flexible work options could be a possibility for the right candidate (part-time, or term-time contract etc.). Excellent remuneration.
Why no job title/JD?
This has not yet been finalised, to allow for the right candidate to share their interest and discuss what they bring to the role.
Interested?
Please make connect with Emma Zigan, our current/outgoing Director of Advancement, to learn more.
Call or message her on Phone/WhatsApp: +64 (0)21 0855 0656 for a friendly, confidential, no obligation chat.
Don’t delay, and don’t miss this opportunity!
