Orini Combined School · Waikato
Deputy Principal
PrimaryFull-time, PermanentLeadership units
Orini Combined School in Waikato is seeking a full-time, permanent deputy principal for its Years 1–8 kura tuatahi. The role combines teaching around Years 2–4 for four days each week with one day of leadership release, and includes two permanent Management Units plus a possible additional fixed-term unit. Full New Zealand teacher registration is required.
- 0.8 teaching and 0.2 leadership release
- Teaching focus around Years 2–4
- Two permanent Management Units
- Possible additional fixed-term unit
Closes in 16 days
Applications close 21 Nov 2026, 12pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Deputy Principal in a Years 1–8 rural school, combining classroom teaching with leadership responsibilities. The role includes teaching around Years 2–4 for four days each week and one day of leadership release. It carries two permanent Management Units, with a possible additional fixed-term unit subject to negotiation and school needs.
What they’re looking for
- Proven leadership experience
- Curriculum leadership and PB4L understanding
- Ability to develop colleagues’ teaching practice
- Strong relationships with students, staff and the community
- Visible, collaborative leadership
- Full New Zealand teacher registration
About the school
Orini Combined School is a rural school in the Waikato with 94 tamariki. It describes itself as caring, collaborative and focused on strong relationships, teaching development and future planning.
How to apply
Request the application pack from the principal, then send your CV, completed application form and cover letter by email to the principal. Applications close on 21 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Year level
- Years 3–6
- Role
- Deputy principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- 2 permanent Management Units (MUs), with a potential of 1 fixed-term unit negotiable depending on the successful applicant's leadership profile and school needs.
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Our school board is committed to finding the absolute best fit for our unique community. To ensure we have explored every opportunity, we are re-advertising to open this exciting role up to a wider pool of applicants. Are you an…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 93
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 1389 Orini Road, Taupiri
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