Okaihau College · Northland
Principal/Tumuaki
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
Ōkaihau College seeks a full-time, permanent principal/tumuaki for its co-educational secondary school in rural Northland, serving about 260 students in Years 7–13. The role involves leading the college’s ongoing development of high-quality bicultural education; the successful applicant is expected to start at the beginning of Term 2, 2027, or earlier by agreement. Applications close 20 November 2026.
- Approximately 75% Māori students
- Rural mid-Northland location
- Permanent full-time appointment
- Start anticipated Term 2, 2027
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Lead Ōkaihau College as Principal/Tumuaki in a full-time, permanent role, supporting the college community and its progress towards high-quality bicultural education. The role covers a co-educational Years 7–13 secondary school of about 260 students, with an expected start at the beginning of Term 2, 2027, or earlier by agreement.
What they’re looking for
- Dynamic leadership of learning
- Innovative approach to school leadership
- Industrious and committed leader
- Commitment to bicultural education
- Ability to lead the college community
About the school
Ōkaihau College is a rural Northland school serving a community about an hour north of Whangārei, with around 75% Māori students. It has spacious grounds and modern, well-resourced teaching facilities.
How to apply
Request an application form from Ōkaihau College using the listed application contact. Applications close on 20 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Applications are now invited by the Ōkaihau College board for the position of Principal at Ōkaihau College. Ōkaihau College is a co-educational secondary school catering for students in Years 7 to 13 with a roll of approximately 260 students comprising…”
The school
- Type
- Secondary (Year 7-15)
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 259
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 58 Settlers Way, Okaihau
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