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Assistant Principal

Waitakere CollegeSenior Leadership
NZ, New Zealand
Australasia
Full Time
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed30 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformInstitution Direct

About This Role

Waitakere College Auckland

Assistant Principal

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Assistant principal

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
6 MU

Listed 2:16 pm 25 March 2026
Closes noon 17 April 2026
Vacancy reference #: 1HArz8

With the recent promotion of one of our staff to the position of principal at another school, the opportunity now exists for an aspirational school leader to join our senior leadership team and kura here at Waitākere College.  Start Term 3 or sooner, by negotiation.

The successful candidate must have a recognised teaching career in New Zealand, have proven successful leadership roles within schools they have taught and lead curriculum change. 

We seek a future focused educator who has:

  • Exceptional organisational and communication skills
  • Proven leadership in the senior secondary setting
  • Ambition, initiative and a strong work ethic
  • The ability to quickly form positive relationships with students, staff and the wider community
  • A strong commitment to culturally responsive practice 

Applicants will be able to clearly articulate their educational philosophy and be an outstanding teacher and role model. The role has a classroom teaching component. 

In your cover letter and CV, please outline your areas of strength and relevant leadership experience.

Applicants must hold a current NZ Practicing Certificate and be able to work in New Zealand without the requirement of a job offer. 

An application pack is available on request.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Suzanne Grivelle
suzanneg@waitakerecollege.school.nz
09 836 7890

Vacancy reference #:1HArz8

Listed 2:16 pm 25 March 2026
Closes noon 17 April 2026

Waitakere College NZ

School details

Waitakere College

Type: Secondary (Year 9-15)
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 1655
Website:

School number: 44
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Physical address:
42 Rathgar Road, Henderson, Auckland

Postal Address:
PO Box 21144, Henderson, Waitakere, 0650

Compensation

£30,000 - £45,000+ (Regional Equivalent)
*Estimated range based on regional data averages for this role profile. Extracted packages may vary.
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Application Deadline
Ongoing
Effective Date of Employment
Immediate / Flexible
Reference ID
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