Principal

2 weeks ago


Whanganui, New Zealand Rangitikei College Full time

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Principal
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

Rangitīkei College is a vibrant and well-resourced school located in Marton, the hub of the Rangitikei situated in beautiful countryside approximately 40km from both Palmerston North and Whanganui cities.

We are looking for a principal who can build on the vision and future-focused direction of the school.


The principal our community wants is:

  • Passionate about student learning pathways and student-centred pedagogy.
  • Understanding and embracing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • Willing to understand our community and its cultural and economic diversity and needs and to become immersed in our community.• Able to inspire others to do and be their best selves.
  • A leader who values student voice, is visible and engages with students and their whānau in a wide variety of ways.
  • A collaborative leader who has a focus on creating inclusive relationships that inspire, strengthen, and empower our entire community.
  • Ready to embrace the school values of respect, endeavour, aroha, and perseverance, uphold, promote and live them.
  • Relationship focussed with strong interpersonal skills based on listening. valuing and care.
  • Kind, approachable, friendly and a good communicator.

The College is a PB4L and restorative school, part of the South Rangitīkei Kāhui Ako and understands and honours the values of Te Runanga o Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa.

This is an opportunity for an experienced leader who wants to lead a forward-thinking, community-based school. You will appreciate rural communities and all they offer. There is much to do in this region with rivers, sea, lakes, regional and national parks and skiing 1.5 hours away. Almost everything you would ever want is within 2 hours drive of Marton.

Start date is term 2, 2025

How to apply

Please contact the school’s Business Manager for an application pack

Postal Address:
24 Bredins Line, Marton, 4710

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