Principal | Tumuaki U5

Taumarunui is a welcoming district known for its natural environment and a strong sense of community. Set under Mt Ruapehu, and on the upper Whanganui River, Taumarunui offers affordable housing, an abundance of outdoor activities and sports, and easy access to Lake Taupo. This is the place to live the quintessential, small town, rural Aotearoa-New Zealand lifestyle.

The school is financially sound with the board now initiating a change, improvement and development programme to reflect the new curriculum and in response to learner and community needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the re-visioning process, implement change and make a real difference.

Our new principal | tumuaki will:

Have high standards and expectations in all areas of kura life

Be an outstanding communicator, collaborative, and empathetic

Build strong relationships within the kura, and hapori

Have a presence that imbues confidence and reflects the mana of the school

Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and have excellent personal dispositions

Deliver a well-balanced, cohesive curriculum that reflects the diverse needs of our rangitahi, our local hapori and government direction

Honour the principles and give practical effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Competently lead and manage the kura’s curriculum, internal evaluation, personnel, finances, property and assist to develop and deliver the board’s strategic plan

While an experienced principal is preferred, first-time principals and other school leaders should not be deterred from applying, and will be considered. A comfortable, refurbished school-owned house is available if required.

The successful applicant may be eligible for the Principal Recruitment Allowance (PRA) of an additional $50,000pa.

Position starts Term 2, April 27 2027 (or earlier by negotiation).

To apply

To request an application pack email: [email protected].

For general enquiries, please contact the fixed-term acting principal, Barbara Cavanagh on 021 558 840. Visits to the school are encouraged.