Principal | Tumuaki

Owairoa Primary School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive School Board

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Owairoa Primary School in Howick, Auckland, seeks a visible, approachable principal to inspire excellence and innovate while honouring our proud legacy. You will champion the RISE values, build strong partnerships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community, lead a cohesive leadership team, and ensure high achievement through strong curriculum knowledge and ongoing staff development.

Experience with Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural responsibilities and managing school operations,

Qualifications

• Visible, approachable principal with strong leadership capacity.
• Champion of RISE values and bicultural responsibilities.
• Experience in fostering partnerships with students, staff, whānau and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations for achievement, ensuring every learner is valued and challenged.
• Lead curriculum development and ongoing staff professional learning to improve teaching quality.
• Lead a cohesive leadership team and foster a collaborative, high-performing school culture.
• Value a broad curriculum and learning beyond the classroom, including international students.
• Demonstrate understanding of Aotearoa NZ’s bicultural heritage and responsibilities.
• Effectively manage finances, property, people and school operations.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

Community engagement

Budget management

Job description

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Owairoa Primary School – Auckland, North Island

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

U7

Inspire excellence, promote innovation and help shape the next chapter of our school.

Located in Howick, East Auckland, Owairoa is a vibrant Year 0–6 primary school with an experienced, dedicated team. Our strong family ethos, valued traditions and diverse community provide the foundations for an exciting new era of leadership in 2027.

We seek a visible, approachable principal who will bring innovation and creativity whilst honouring our proud legacy. You will champion our RISE values of respect, integrity, self-esteem and excellence, and build strong partnerships with students, staff, parents, whānau and the wider community.

Our new principal will:

• Set high expectations for achievement, ensuring every learner is valued, supported and appropriately challenged
• Bring strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, support excellent teaching and prioritise ongoing staff professional learning
• Lead a cohesive leadership team and foster a positive, collaborative, high-performing school culture
• Value a broad curriculum, learning beyond the classroom and our established international student programme
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural heritage and responsibilities
• Effectively manage finances, property, people and school operations

Owairoa offers extensive resources and innovative learning environments, including the Digital Dream Lab and Popokotea Wellbeing Nest, alongside rich sporting, cultural, environmental and performing arts opportunities. You will be supported by a committed School Board and an engaged parent community.

To arrange a visit to the school please see page 6 of the Application Pack.

Owairoa Primary SchoolNZ

Physical address:
85s Nelson Street, Howick, Auckland

Postal Address:
85s Nelson Street, Howick, Auckland, 2014