Tapawera Area School · Tasman/Nelson
Tumuaki | Principal
Area schoolFull-time, Permanent
Tapawera Area School in rural Tasman/Nelson seeks a full-time, permanent principal for its composite Years 1–15 school, commencing Term 1 2027. The role suits an experienced leader, ideally from a secondary or area school, and may include a Principal Recruitment Allowance of up to $50,000, with literacy, maths and community partnerships already progressing.
- Approximately 150 ākonga across the school
- Principal Recruitment Allowance up to $50,000
- Commences Term 1 2027
- Growing partnership with Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō
Closes in 18 days
Applications close 23 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent principal role leading an area school for Years 1–15. The role includes overseeing literacy and mathematics improvement, restorative practice, strategic planning, property development and relationships with Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō. It begins in Term 1, 2027, and may include a Principal Recruitment Allowance of up to $50,000.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced leadership, ideally in a secondary or area school
- Approachable, visible and relationship-focused leadership
- Warm, caring relationships with ākonga and kaimahi
- Clear and effective communication
- Fair, consistent and firm decision-making
- Constructive work with the board and sound processes
About the school
Tapawera Area School is a rural school beside the Motueka River and near Kahurangi National Park, serving about 150 ākonga from Year 1 to Year 13. It is closely connected with local whānau and works within the FIRE Way: Friendliness, Integrity, Respect and Effort.
How to apply
Applications close on 23 November 2026. The successful applicant may be eligible for the Principal Recruitment Allowance.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Allowances
- Principal Recruitment Allowance
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“About us Beside the Motueka River and on the doorstep of Kahurangi National Park, Tapawera Area School is the heart of a close-knit rural community. Around 150 ākonga from Year 1 to Year 13 enjoy the breadth of a full…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 148
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 48 Main Road, Tapawera, Nelson
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