St Joseph's School (Queenstown) · Otago
Principal/Tumuaki
Full time, Permanent
St Joseph’s School in Tāhuna/Queenstown is seeking a full-time, permanent Principal/Tumuaki to lead its Catholic Years 1–8 primary and intermediate school. The role includes educational, spiritual and operational leadership, strengthening Catholic Special Character, and working with whānau, parish, Diocese and the wider community. Participation in religious instruction is required, and applications are welcomed from first-time principals; the start date is not stated.
- Catholic Special Character leadership
- Years 1–8 school
- First-time principals encouraged to apply
- Queenstown location
Closes 12 Oct 2026
Applications close 12 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
- 18 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Opportunity in one of Aotearoa’s most inspiring locations: St Joseph’s School invites a visionary Catholic leader who is energised by possibility; someone ready to embrace the Queenstown lifestyle, guide a thriving school and build a legacy that will shape the…”
The school
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 130
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 25 Beetham Street, Queenstown