Makuri School · Manawatu/Whanganui
Principal
Full time, PermanentHousing or relocation help
Makuri School in rural Manawatū-Whanganui is seeking a full-time, permanent principal for its Years 1–8 kura tuatahi. The role starts on 25 January 2027, or by negotiation, and may suit an experienced teacher seeking their first principal appointment; school-house accommodation is available at a competitive rent.
- First principal role opportunity
- Years 1–8 rural school
- Starts 25 January 2027
- Refurbished school house available
Closes in 21 days
Applications close 9 Oct 2026, 5pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 27 Jul 2026
In the school’s words
“Do you want to lead a quintessential rural New Zealand school, while still enjoying easy access to Palmerston North? For 131 years, Makuri School has stood proud at the heart of our beautiful valley. Surrounded by native bush, our school…”
The school
Makuri School
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 14
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 5 Titoki Road, Makuri