Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School · Manawatu/Whanganui
Tumuaki / Principal U3
Full time, Permanent
Rutherford Intermediate School in Manawatū-Whanganui is seeking a full-time, permanent tumuaki/principal to lead its kura of 145 ākonga. The role suits an experienced educational leader with strengths in intermediate education, people leadership, curriculum development and school improvement, and a commitment to culturally responsive practice, Te Ao Māori and strong whānau and community partnerships.
- Leadership of 145 ākonga
- Intermediate education experience required
- Focus on Te Ao Māori
- Place-based learning opportunities
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 1 Oct 2026, 4pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 28 Aug 2026
In the school’s words
“Poioia te Pitomata - Harness the Potential Rutherford Intermediate is a kura with a strong sense of purpose, pride and possibility. With 145 ākonga and potential for further growth, we are looking for a new tumuaki to lead our kura…”
The school
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
- Type
- Intermediate
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 146
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 32 Toi Street, Tawhero, Whanganui