Principal | Tumuaki (U2)

Ngakonui Valley School; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngakonui Valley School, Taumarunui, is seeking a Principal to provide steady leadership for a rural full primary community. This role will work with staff, the board, whānau and wider community to grow learning and teaching.

The successful candidate will bring strong curriculum knowledge, high expectations for every learner, and visible, approachable leadership, with support from curriculum advisers and an engaged board.

Qualifications

• Excellent curriculum knowledge and high learning expectations.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, board, whānau and community.
• Visible, approachable leadership and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and use of curriculum advisers and leadership support.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning across Years 1–15.
• Work with staff, board and whānau to raise achievement.
• Build trust and strong relationships with the community.
• Provide strategic direction and implement school programmes.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Leadership

Relationship building

Community engagement

Education

Experience in school leadership

Educational leadership qualification

Job description

Full time, Permanent

Principal, Area / composite (Years 1–15), Principal
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Principal / Tumuaki – Ngakonui Valley School (U2)

Taumarunui | Rural full primary | Start Term 1 2027

Ngakonui Valley School sits in a beautiful rural valley just 10 minutes from Taumarunui. It has served a proud sheep and beef farming community for more than 100 years. Our families are close-knit and supportive, and they care deeply about their school.

We are a well-resourced school with large, attractive grounds. We have a swimming pool, a school kitchen, courts, a bike and scooter track, and a community hall. Our caring staff and tamariki love learning, and literacy and maths are at the centre of what we do.

Our board is looking for a principal who will commit to Ngakonui. We want someone to bring steady, settled leadership, build trust with whānau, and grow learning and teaching.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced or aspiring leader who:

• has excellent curriculum knowledge and high expectations for every learner
• works alongside staff, the board, whānau and the wider community
• is visible, approachable and good at building relationships with a wide range of people
• works hard, is keen to learn, and will make the most of support from curriculum advisers, leadership advisers and an engaged board.

If you can see yourself leading our team and community, we would love to hear from you.