Waimataitai School · Canterbury
Tumuaki/Principal U5
PrimaryFull time, Permanent
Waimataitai School in Timaru, Canterbury, seeks a full-time, permanent Tumuaki/Principal to lead its Years 1–8 kura tuatahi. The role involves leading a multicultural school of 480 students and 58 staff, with a focus on relationships, equity, belonging, teaching quality and curriculum change. The start date is not stated, and no allowances are listed.
- 480 students across 22 ethnicities
- 58 staff across Years 1–8
- Permanent, full-time principal position
- Located near Caroline Bay
Closes in 21 days
Applications close 9 Oct 2026, 12pm.
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
- 15 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“In the heart of Timaru, Waimataitai School is a vibrant, multicultural, values-driven school – 480 students from 22 ethnicities, and 58 dedicated staff. Our Wai Learners sit at the centre of everything we do, and our PB4L culture builds real…”
The school
Waimataitai School
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 471
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 25 Trafalgar Street, Timaru