Tumuaki / Principal

Whakarongo School
📍 Remote, manawatū- hanganui, New-Zealand 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 18, 2026

Job Description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

At Whakarongo School, we are proud of our highly successful and diverse kura, where strong whanaungatanga (relationships), innovation, and manaakitanga (care and respect) sit at the heart of all we do. Located in a semi‑rural setting on the edge of Palmerston North, our thriving Year 1–8 kura of approximately 550 ākonga and 45 staff is known for forward‑thinking practice, high‑quality learning opportunities, and contemporary, flexible learning environments that empower our tamariki.

Our board is seeking an experienced, relational, and future‑focused tumuaki/principal who will honour our strong foundations and heritage while leading our kura into its next chapter.

Our community is looking for a leader who:

  • values people first -...

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Job Details

  • Location Remote, manawatū- hanganui
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Management & Operations
  • Posted Date June 18, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 28, 2026