Principal | Tumuaki

Whāia te iti kahurangi – Seek the finest treasure.

Are you ready to lead a school where relationships matter, community comes first, and every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish?

Te Kura Tuatahi o Hokitika | Hokitika School is seeking an outstanding educational leader to become the next principal of our well-established and highly regarded West Coast school.

Nestled between the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea, Hokitika offers an enviable lifestyle where adventure, creativity and community are part of everyday life. Our school sits at the heart of this special place, with dedicated staff, supportive whānau, engaged learners and a Board committed to working in partnership with its principal.

We are looking for a leader who:

builds strong, authentic relationships

is a highly effective instructional leader with a commitment to excellent outcomes for every learner

embraces te ao Māori and leads with cultural responsiveness

is visible, optimistic and future focused

values collaboration and genuine community and iwi partnership

has the courage and strategic capability to build on our strong foundations while leading the next chapter of our kura.

This is more than a principalship. It is an opportunity to belong to a proud community, lead a wonderful school and make a lasting difference in the lives of children.

If you are an experienced educational leader with vision, integrity and heart, we would love to hear from you.

A successful applicant may be eligible for the Principal Recruitment Allowance (PRA) of up to $50,000.

Commencement date: Term 1 2027 (or by negotiation).