Havelock North High School · Hawke's Bay
Head of Music
SecondaryFull time, Permanent
Havelock North High School in Hawke’s Bay is seeking a full-time, permanent Head of Music for its co-educational Years 7–15 wharekura. The role combines classroom teaching, department leadership and extracurricular music across contemporary and classical programmes, with involvement in rehearsals and performances. It includes 2 MU and 1 MMA allowances; the start date is not stated.
- Full-time permanent Head of Music role
- Years 7–15 secondary wharekura
- Contemporary and classical music programmes
- Newly renovated rehearsal spaces
Closes in 4 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026, 9am.
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About the role
Lead music across Years 7–15 in a full-time, permanent position. Teach strong academic programmes, support contemporary and classical music interests, and contribute to rehearsals, performances and wider school activities. The role includes 2 MU and 1 MMA allowances and begins on a date to be confirmed.
What they’re looking for
- Music leadership experience across classroom and performance settings
- Ability to maintain high-quality academic programmes
- Experience supporting contemporary and classical music
- Commitment to co-curricular music activities
- Comfort leading in classrooms, rehearsals and performances
About the school
Havelock North High School is a co-educational secondary school with a strong regional and national music reputation. It has renovated rehearsal rooms and a refurbished auditorium, supporting a broad music programme.
How to apply
Contact the principal to arrange a meeting and discuss the position. Applications close on 9 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- The arts
- Allowances
- 2 MU and 1 MMA
- Listed
- 19 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Havelock North High School has a proud reputation for musical excellence both regionally and nationally. We are currently seeking a leader to contribute to and continue this legacy in the classroom and across the school. Our music department is diverse…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 9-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 1,129
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North
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