Tumuaki | Principal

Manurewa High School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Manurewa High School in Auckland invites applications for the role of Tumuaki | Principal, commencing in 2027. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most significant secondary kura, providing educational, strategic and organisational leadership.

The tumuaki will uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, shape a relevant curriculum, partner with the board, build leadership capacity, and advocate for students, whānau and staff across a kura of over 2,400 students and almost

Job description

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Principal
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Manurewa High School Board invites applications for the role of Tumuaki | Principal, commencing in 2027.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most significant and innovative secondary kura, providing educational, strategic and organisational leadership so every aakonga leaves happy, confident and proud, embodying our Learner Profile and living 'Be the ManuREWA Way': Respect, Excellence, Whaanaungatanga and Akoranga.

Upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ara o Taawhaki as non-negotiable foundations, the tumuaki will:

• make sure students and staff are in asafe, inclusive and caring environment
• continue developing a relevant, pathway-focused curriculum meeting the aspirations of learners and whaanau
• partner with the board to advance the school's vision, values and strategic priorities, building leadership capacity throughout the kura
• represent and advocate for the school across the sector, engaging meaningfully with students, whaanau, staff and community.

This is as much a chief executive role as an educational one, a kura of more than 2,400 students, almost 300 staff and over 60 nationalities.

Manurewa High School leads New Zealand's largest Trades Academy, runs the country's largest in-house lunch programme, and is known for its distinctive Waananga, Ako Connect and Kaitiaki curriculum structure.

Our board seeks a truly inspirational, future-focused leader with a proven record of educational excellence, relationship-building and strategic leadership, committed to our Waikato Tainui Kawenata and every learner's success and wellbeing.