Wā Ora Montessori · Wellington
Principal | Tumuaki U4
Area schoolFull-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan to 9 Apr 2027)
Wā Ora Montessori in Naenae, Lower Hutt, is seeking a full-time Principal | Tumuaki for Term 1, 2027. This fixed-term role runs from 28 January to 9 April, with possible extension, and leads a co-educational, state-integrated Montessori school for learners from Years 1–15, alongside a private preschool for children aged three to 18.
- Principal | Tumuaki U4 role
- Naenae, Lower Hutt location
- Authentic Montessori special character
- Fixed-term through 9 April 2027
Closes in 8 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Full-time fixed-term Tumuaki/Principal role leading Wā Ora Montessori for Term 1, 2027, from 28 January to 9 April, with possible extension. The role covers leadership of a co-educational school serving students from Years 1 to 15, alongside a private preschool for children aged three to 18.
What they’re looking for
- Commitment to the Montessori special character
- Proven curriculum leadership
- Strong teaching and learning leadership
- Ability to support the whole school community
- Ability to help students and staff achieve their best
About the school
Wā Ora Montessori is a co-educational, state-integrated school in Naenae, Lower Hutt, within Te Āti Awa rohe. It has a Montessori special character, an authentic Montessori pedagogy, and strong partnerships with parents, whānau, iwi and the wider community.
How to apply
Request the information pack and application form from the school's vacancy contact, and direct enquiries to that contact. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Starts
- 28 Jan 2027
- Ends
- 9 Apr 2027
- Listed
- 22 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“This is a fixed term position while recruiting. Wā Ora Montessori School Board is excited to offer you the opportunity to hold the leadership reins of our school for Term 1, 2027, with the opportunity to extend tenure, as required.…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 256
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 278 Waddington Drive, Naenae, Lower Hutt
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