Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano · Wellington
Tumuaki
Area schoolFull-time, PermanentMāori-medium
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano in Wellington is seeking a full-time, permanent tumuaki for its composite Years 1–15 school. The role suits an experienced reo Māori leader who can strengthen language development, support learner and whānau needs, work with iwi and marae, and manage school operations, finances, policies, resources and digital technology. Applications close 29 November 2026.
- Composite school serving Years 1–15
- Full-time permanent tumuaki position
- Expertise in reo Māori development required
- Knowledge of local iwi histories sought
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Applications close 29 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
This full-time, permanent tumuaki role leads an area school serving Years 1–15 in Wellington. The principal will guide the kura’s direction, Māori-language development, learning strategies, staff leadership, finances, policies, resources and digital systems.
What they’re looking for
- Expert Māori-language capability and development planning
- Understanding of whānau authority and its impact on learning
- Strategies responsive to each child and whānau
- Knowledge of local iwi histories and relationships
- Visible engagement with whānau, community and marae
- School leadership, administration and financial management skills
About the school
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano is led by iwi and whānau. Its work is grounded in ten kura principles and supports tamariki to understand the world through a Māori perspective and follow the pathway of Tāwhaki.
How to apply
Send your CV or questions to the recruitment contact. Applications close on 29 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Principal
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“Ko te reo pōwhiri tēnei o Te Kura ā-iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano mō te tūranga tumuaki. Ka ārahi i te kura kia ū, kia tutuki i ngā mātāpono i whakatōngia, nō te kaupapa o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano. He mea…”
The school
- Type
- Composite
- Authority
- State
- Students
- 203
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 143 Tasman Road, Ōtaki
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