Waterlea Public School · Auckland
Principal - Tumuaki
PrimaryFull time, Permanent
Waterlea Public School in Auckland seeks a full-time, permanent principal (tumuaki) for its Years 1–8 kura tuatahi, starting 27 January 2027. The role involves setting high academic expectations, leading culturally sustaining practice, strengthening partnerships with whānau and mana whenua, and overseeing staff, finances and school operations.
- Years 1–8 primary and intermediate setting
- Start date: 27 January 2027
- Leadership across learning, wellbeing and inclusion
- Coastal, farm and maunga learning environment
Closes 18 Oct 2026
Applications close 18 Oct 2026, 4 pm.
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
- 14 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“What could learning become when the moana, a 50 acre working farm, coastal habitats and a maunga are all on a school’s doorstep? At Waterlea School, this is our everyday setting. Our next principal will have the opportunity to draw…”
The school
Waterlea Public School
- Type
- Contributing
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 418
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- House Avenue, Mangere Bridge, Auckland