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Assistant Principal

Mairehau High SchoolSenior Leadership
NZ, New Zealand
Australasia
Full Time
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed30 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformAPAC

About This Role

Mairehau High School Canterbury

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
Five (5) Salary Units, 1 Senior Management Allowance

Listed 1:30 pm 18 March 2026
Closes 4 pm 21 April 2026
Vacancy reference #: 1HAruD

We seek a qualified, experienced school leader to support student achievement, engagement, and attendance at this innovative, creative, and inclusive state secondary school. Our school is known for its high expectations, and we are looking for a leader who can uphold and enhance our school's values.

Mairehau High School seeks a dedicated and passionate person to join our team. The successful candidate will strongly commit to supporting students and teachers by fostering a positive learning environment. We seek someone who can accelerate student learning in this role and is dedicated to fostering a positive, supportive learning environment. Understanding a school's strategic and day-to-day operations and experience working with a senior leadership team are advantages.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in and contribute to the school's vision and demonstrate a strong commitment to it. Please state other supporting curriculum areas. Commitment to our school's unique character and co-curricular life is a condition of employment. The position commences on 20 July 2026 or by negotiation.

This link will take you to our application form. 

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Harry Romana
440 Hills Road
romanah@mairehau.school.nz
027 462 8822

Download our application form
Profile and link to our personnel application form v8. .docx

Vacancy link:

Vacancy reference #:1HAruD

Listed 1:30 pm 18 March 2026
Closes 4 pm 21 April 2026

Mairehau High School NZ

School details

Mairehau High School

Type: Secondary (Year 9-15)
Authority: State
Gender: Co-Ed
Decile: 0
Roll: 412
Website:

School number: 320
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Physical address:
Hills Road, Christchurch

Postal Address:
440 Hills Road, Mairehau, Christchurch, 8052

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Application Details
Application Deadline
Ongoing
Effective Date of Employment
Immediate / Flexible
Reference ID
D2A12BE5