Tumuaki | Principal

Location: Makarika, Ruatoria, East Coast Me Ako Tahi Tatau – Learning Together Kei te rapaina tangata ngakaunui, tangata whakaaro auaha hai tumuaki mo to tatau nei kura. Mena ka whai oranga koe i roto i te ahurutanga o tetahi kaenga taiwhenua piri tata. Āno hoki, He tangata ngakaunuitia ana ki te reo me nga tikanga, ā, kia ako ai nga tamariki i roto i te mātotorutanga o ō ratau whanau, marae, hapu, iwi, ā, me tono mai! Are you a passionate, creative educational leader who puts tamariki at the centre of every decision? Makarika School seeks an inspiring, solutions-focused fixed-term tumuaki for 2027 to nurture confident, capable tamariki connected to their identity and place. About our kura Located near Ruatoria in Ngāti Porou, Makarika School is a vibrant full primary kura grounded in our whenua, whakapapa, marae, and hapū. Our curriculum is underpinned by our core KATA values: Kaitieki – caring for our learning, culture, and environment. Attitude – positivity, resilience, and personal best. Think – critical thinking, creativity, and solutions-focused learning. Aroha – kindness, empathy, and respect for all. Key requirements and attributes Excellence in practice – outstanding practitioner skilled in multilevel rural teaching and the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. Cultural capability – commitment to te reo me ōna tikanga, Te Tiriti, and localised curriculum with marae and hapū guidance. Inclusive leadership – experience supporting neurodiverse tamariki using strengths-based practices. Relational mindset – builds authentic, reciprocal relationships grounded in Tika, Pono, Aroha, and Manaakitanga. Rural adaptability – resourceful leader who actively participates in East Coast community life. What we offer A welcoming, supportive, and tight-knit kura community. Eager tamariki who love learning and connecting with their surroundings. A supportive, engaged school board and whānau. The chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on East Coast education.