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Standley Jober
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DescriptionKristin Founder, Parent and Board Member
Stanley Jober, along with his wife, Joy, stand at the heart of Kristin’s pioneering history. When Joy encouraged Standley to chair an initial meeting about the possibility of creating a parent-founded private school, he cautiously agreed, not imagining the interest it would ignite. That initial meeting set in motion the beginnings of Kristin. Reflecting on those formative years, Standley later remarked, “Kristin is the perfect example of the pioneer spirit of New Zealand.”
Often referred to as the “Godfather of Kristin,” Standley was Chair of the original Steering Committee and founding Chairman of the Board of Governors. He was instrumental in acquiring the Campbells Bay campus site, and one of three founding figures prepared to guarantee its lease payments. He also played a major role in shaping Kristin’s core values that continue to guide Kristin today.
Standley passed away in 2003, but his contributions are honoured through enduring traditions. The Senior School Foundation Cup is awarded each year to the student who best exemplifies the spirit of Kristin. At the same time, the Jober Cup is given to a Middle School student from Years 9 and 10 for overall excellence.
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Stanley Jober, along with his wife, Joy, stand at the heart of Kristin’s pioneering history. When Joy encouraged Standley to chair an initial meeting about the possibility of creating a parent-founded private school, he cautiously agreed, not imagining the interest it would ignite. That initial meeting set in motion the beginnings of Kristin. Reflecting on those formative years, Standley later remarked, “Kristin is the perfect example of the pioneer spirit of New Zealand.”
Often referred to as the “Godfather of Kristin,” Standley was Chair of the original Steering Committee and founding Chairman of the Board of Governors. He was instrumental in acquiring the Campbells Bay campus site, and one of three founding figures prepared to guarantee its lease payments. He also played a major role in shaping Kristin’s core values that continue to guide Kristin today.
Standley passed away in 2003, but his contributions are honoured through enduring traditions. The Senior School Foundation Cup is awarded each year to the student who best exemplifies the spirit of Kristin. At the same time, the Jober Cup is given to a Middle School student from Years 9 and 10 for overall excellence.
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Standley Jober. Kristin School Archives, accessed 15/11/2026, https://kristinschool.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/7570