Principal, U3

Kuratau School; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuratau School in New Zealand seeks an experienced or aspiring school leader to join our team as Principal, guiding teaching and learning for Years 1–8 in a supportive rural community.

The school is well‑resourced with a motivated staff and engaged tamariki; leadership here is visible, collaborative, and highly valued as we grow effective teaching practices for learning on and beyond the mountain.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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

Kuratau School is beautifully located in a stunning rural setting just 20 minutes from Turangi township and serves a supportive and engaged rural community. We are seeking an experienced or aspiring school leader to join our amazing team and continue the exciting journey we have been on in developing highly effective teaching approaches that cause learning for our tamariki. Kuratau is a very well‑resourced school with a supportive and motivated staff, and children who love learning! Leadership opportunities in schools such as this are rare, so if you can envision yourself leading in our rural school and community, where we even get to take our kids skiing on the mountain as a part of our curriculum, then we would love to hear from you!

The Board, staff, tamariki, and community are seeking a leader who can continue to build on the amazing growth we have had in developing highly effective teachers who have high expectations for student achievement, alongside our positive curriculum implementation. If you are fun and can grow positive relationships with a wide range of people, are a visible and collaborative leader, and can see yourself leading our team and community forward then this role might be a great fit for you.

Commencement date is Term 1 2027.