Deputy Principal - Culture, Community & Partnerships

Aotearoa Infinite Academy; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aotearoa Infinite Academy, New Zealand's first online charter school, seeks a Deputy Principal – Culture, People & Partnerships. You will lead how we listen to students, staff, whānau and our wider community, online and in person, while guiding Year 10 pastoral care.

This permanent, full-time role includes a teaching component and drives community engagement, staff wellbeing, onboarding, enrolments and partnerships with iwi, community and partners. Start Term 1 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in school leadership and governance.
• Strong communication with whānau and staff.
• Ability to lead pastoral care and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Review and voice: run schoolwide review and gather feedback from students, whānau and staff.
• Onboarding and enrolment: lead onboarding, enrolment interviews and induction for new students and whānau.
• Community engagement: host regional meet-ups, whānau hui, learning conferences and community education evenings.

Job description

Aotearoa Infinite Academy, New Zealand's first online charter school, seeks a Deputy Principal – Culture, People & Partnerships. You will lead how we listen to students, staff, whānau and our wider community, online and in person, while guiding Year 10 pastoral care.

This permanent, full-time role includes a teaching component and drives community engagement, staff wellbeing, onboarding, enrolments and partnerships with iwi, community and partners. Start Term 1 2027.