Tumuaki / Principal

Nelson
- **Nelson Tasman’s only girls’ school, in the heart of the community**

We are continuing our search for our new Principal - to lead our vision to educate, empower and nurture students so they can confidently succeed in their world.

This is an amazing opportunity to lead an innovative and progressive kura/school in a beautiful part of New Zealand.

Not only a secondary school, we also offer boarding, international student learning, Nelson College for Girls Preparatory School and the Young Parents’ School - a unique combination of learning opportunities. As a kura with many parts, this makes for an interesting and exciting role. You don’t need to be experienced in all these parts, but you do need great leadership skills.

Our rangatahi/young people are welcoming, open and hardworking. You will be supported by the committed DP and senior leadership team, motivated staff and an experienced and dedicated Board. The Principal network in the region is strong, offering peer support.

Integral to our kura are our PRIDE values:
Positivity | Ngakau reka,

Respect | Manaakitanga,

Integrity | Ngakau pono,

Diversity | Kanorau,

Empathy | Aroha.

Our kura is in the heart of the Nelson/Tasman - an attractive region with a growing economy, vibrant culture, stunning landscapes and access to some of the best outdoor activities in NZ, and with a strong community spirit.

We want the right person, with the right community fit.

This is a well remunerated role.

**About The Kura/School**:
The all-girl environment offered at Nelson College for Girls gives our rangatahi/young people the absolute freedom to be who they truly are, without falling into traditional gender roles or stereotyped academic pathways.

With a 140-year history, and as the only girls’ secondary school in Nelson Tasman, we offer excellent educational opportunities to our rangatahi/young people in academic, cultural and sporting aspects of school life. We provide an inclusive environment in which Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded, and the diversity of our multi-cultural environment is respected and celebrated.

Our rangatahi/students have a strong social conscience. Rangatahi/student initiative and leadership is a strength where rangatahi/students lead their peers in activity weeks and events. The strong Enviro Group has gained a Silver Enviro School award and recognition is given to rangatahi/students for their successes in the arts, culture and sports.

**The role**:
The Tumuaki /Principal is responsible for the overall strategic leadership of the school and providing highly effective leadership across the College, Boarding, Nelson College for Girls Preparatory School, and the Young Parents’ School, to ensure the achievement of agreed vision, charter and goals. Whilst you may not have experience in all these areas, you will be leading and be supported by a highly motivated and committed team of staff. The role is well remunerated.

You will promote an inclusive environment in which Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded, and diversity is acknowledged and respected.

Our new Tumuaki /Principal will be:

- Visionary, innovative and creative
- An experienced leader, skilled in growing a positive kura/school culture
- Experienced in leading school-wide change (for example, curriculum refresh)
- An experienced educationalist with deep knowledge of the needs of young people and girls’ education
- A person who knows and listens to our rangatahi/young people, keeping them at the heart of decision-making
- Relationship focussed, getting the best out of people
- Empowering, with high trust.

Our new Tumuaki /Principal will have:

- A track record of success inspiring teaching, learning and educational achievement
- Ability to articulate the vision and support others to engage with the vision
- Experience developing strong relationships within and throughout the hapori/community
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A conscious, deliberate and reflective leadership style, self-aware and courageous
- Ability to build strong reciprocal relationships with whanau, hapu, multiple iwi
- A sense of humour
- Energy, enthusiasm, resilience and the ability to keep going, handling the unexpected.