Principal - Tumuaki

Randwick Park School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Randwick Park School in Auckland, North Island, invites an outstanding educational leader to become our next principal. Located in South Auckland, the school values equity, inclusion and excellence, with strong whānau relationships and a diverse learning community.

We seek a visionary leader to build on strengths and guide us into the future. The successful candidate will bring proven leadership experience, a clear vision for high‑quality teaching, strong communication skills, and a deep

Qualifications

• Proven and successful school leadership experience.
• A clear vision for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A deep commitment to equity and ensuring success for all learners.
• Knowledge and understanding of New Zealand Curriculum developments and educational priorities.
• An ability to lead, inspire and grow a positive, collaborative school culture.
• Financial, property and organisational management capability.

Responsibilities

• Inspire excellence in teaching, learning and student achievement.
• Foster a culture of high expectations, belonging and wellbeing.
• Lead with integrity, authenticity and a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Build strong and meaningful partnerships with students, staff, whānau, iwi and the wider community.
• Champion culturally responsive and inclusive practices that celebrate the diversity of our learners.
• Demonstrate strategic capability in school improvement, innovation and change leadership.
• Develop leadership capacity across the school and empower others to thrive.

Job description

Randwick Park School – Auckland, North Island

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

Transforming futures through learning, leadership and community

Randwick Park School is seeking an outstanding educational leader to become our next principal.

Situated in the heart of South Auckland, Randwick Park School is a vibrant and diverse learning community committed to ensuring every child is known, valued and empowered to succeed. We are proud of our strong relationships with whānau, our rich cultural diversity, and our commitment to equity, inclusion and excellence in learning.

With the departure of our current principal, the Board of Trustees is seeking a visionary and relational leader who can build on the school's strengths while confidently leading us into the future.

We are looking for a principal who will:

• Inspire excellence in teaching, learning and student achievement.
• Foster a culture of high expectations, belonging and wellbeing.
• Lead with integrity, authenticity and a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Build strong and meaningful partnerships with students, staff, whānau, iwi and the wider community.
• Champion culturally responsive and inclusive practices that celebrate the diversity of our learners.
• Demonstrate strategic capability in school improvement, innovation and change leadership.
• Develop leadership capacity across the school and empower others to thrive.

The successful candidate will bring

• Proven and successful school leadership experience.
• A clear vision for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A deep commitment to equity and ensuring success for all learners.
• Knowledge and understanding of New Zealand Curriculum developments and educational priorities.
• An ability to lead, inspire and grow a positive, collaborative school culture.
• Financial, property and organisational management capability.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in a dynamic and diverse learning environment.

Start date: January 27, 2027.

Physical address:
Riverton Drive, Randwick Park, Auckland