NetNZ · South Island
Senior Leader
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
NetNZ is seeking a full-time, permanent senior leader for its South Island network of secondary schools and wharekura serving Years 7–15. Starting January 2027, the role involves strategic leadership across teaching and learning, operations, communication, finance, sustainability and technology in a distributed online environment. It suits an experienced leader able to work collaboratively across geographically diverse schools and carries 5–7MU.
- Full-time permanent senior leadership role
- Starting January 2027
- Networked online learning across participating kura
- 5–7MU leadership allowance
Closes 23 Oct 2026
Applications close 23 Oct 2026, 5pm.
Read the full listing and applyOpens the Education Gazette, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Permanent, full-time senior leadership role supporting online learning across participating Years 7–15 schools and wharekura. Working with another senior leader, you will guide strategy, teaching and learning, operations, communications, finance, sustainability and technology. The role begins in January 2027 and carries 5–7 management units; one member school will employ the successful applicant for the wider network.
What they’re looking for
- Senior educational leadership experience
- Strong relationships with remote stakeholders
- Ability to work independently in online teams
- Strategic thinking and sound professional judgement
- Confidence using synchronous and asynchronous digital tools
- Commitment to equitable access to education
About the school
NetNZ is a South Island partnership of schools providing shared online learning opportunities for ākonga. Its leadership team works across a distributed environment serving schools, including rural and geographically isolated communities.
How to apply
Submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability and leadership experience through the advertised NetNZ application contact; request the detailed job description from the NetNZ leadership team. Applications close on 23 October 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Other senior leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 5-7MU
- Listed
- 24 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“NetNZ is a collective of schools who work together to enable high quality, networked, online learning opportunities for ākonga of participating kura. A small leadership team is employed in partnership with our schools to lead the networked environment that sits…”