Pukekohe High School Auckland

Tumuaki Principal Permanent U13

Located on the border between South Auckland and Waikato, our Y9–13 kura delivers a huge range of educational opportunities to our akonga with a current roll of 1900 where 72% identify as Pākehā, 25% as Māori, 14% as Pasifika and a further 11% as Asian.  Our staff of 165 made up of 115 teaching and 50 support, work hard to ensure our vision of ‘Learning without Limits’ is turned into the day-to-day reality for all.

Our values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Puumautanga and Aarahitanga drive our mahi and are critical in preparing our students for positive pathways in New Zealand and beyond. Over-arching these values is the concept of Ako in everything we do. 

We are excited to be offering this opportunity for a new Principal to lead our kura forward and strategically build on the work of the previous tumuaki along with what’s been done this year.

Our school community have indicated they want to see the following qualities in their new leader:

• A person of high integrity who is a real people person with an ability to build effective relationships
• A strong communicator orally and in writing
• Visible around the school and community, engaged with students and has a presence
• A commitment to Te Ao Māori seeking positive outcomes for Māori and Pasifika students as well as Pākehā
• Has high expectations of all including themself
• Firm and fair

If the opportunity to be a part of our growth excites you, come and visit us to see the exciting things that are happening here. This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a very special kura of 1900 welcoming students, a committed staff and a very supportive Board helping to make an environment that is a pleasure to work in.