Waitākere College

Celebrating the Heartbeat of Our School: Support Staff Week


It’s Support Staff Week, and we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible people who work tirelessly across every corner of our college.

In a high school as busy as ours, it takes a massive team effort to keep the wheels turning. Our support staff are the foundation of everything we achieve, from the vital support provided by Teacher Aides and Language Assistants and lab techs in our classrooms, to the essential work in Administration, Finance, Payroll, Marketing & Comms, Student Services, Student Records, International, Reception, HR, Library, our Youth Workers and Property Management and Maintenance teams. We also recognise the specialised care of our Nurses, and the dedicated teams in Vocational Pathways and Gateway who open doors to the future for our students. While much of this work happens behind the scenes, its impact is felt by every student, teacher, and family in our community.

To our wonderful support team:

We know that so much of what you do happens in those vital one-on-one moments or through the complex systems that keep us moving. 

We see your patience, your empathy, and the way you champion our students every single day. You truly change lives in the quiet moments. You are the problem-solvers, the organisers, the mentors, and the experts who step in whenever there is a need. You don't just "support" our school; you are the foundation it’s built on.

Thank you for your dedication, your professional expertise, and the genuine care you bring to our school every single day. We see the "invisible" tasks you tackle and the extra mile you go to ensure our school is a safe, welcoming, and high-functioning environment for our students and staff alike.