Havelock North High School · Hawke's Bay
Assistant Principal - Assessment and Connections/Whakawhanaungatanga
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
Havelock North High School is seeking a full-time, permanent Assistant Principal for its Years 7–15 secondary school/wharekura in Hawke’s Bay. The role leads school-wide assessment, serves as Principal’s Nominee, oversees junior-school assessment, and develops connections with students and whānau, including house competition and outcomes for Māori students; it carries six management units and one Principal’s Nominee Allowance.
- Six management units
- Principal’s Nominee Allowance included
- Junior-school assessment oversight
- Connections and whānau focus
Closes in 10 days
Applications close 9 Oct 2026, 3pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Assistant Principal role in a Years 7–15 coeducational secondary school. The portfolio covers school-wide assessment, Principal’s Nominee responsibilities, junior school assessment, house competitions, and connections with students, whānau and staff to support positive outcomes for Māori students. The role carries six management units and one Principal’s Nominee allowance.
What they’re looking for
- Proven experience in educational leadership and school management
- Strategic thinking and collaborative leadership
- Experience building effective teams
- Confident communication with staff, students and whānau
- Commitment to supporting young people’s development
About the school
Havelock North High School is a high-achieving secondary school in Hawke’s Bay with a strong connection to its community. It focuses on academic achievement and developing well-rounded young people.
How to apply
Applications close on 9 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Assistant principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 6 Management Units (MU) and 1 Principal's Nominee Allowance
- Listed
- 15 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking a confident, energetic leader with proven experience in both leadership and school management. The successful applicant will be a strategic thinker who works collaboratively, builds effective teams, leads by example and is an inspiration to others. They…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,162
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North
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