Taipa Area School, Northland

Deputy Principal

At Taipa Area School, our vision – “Kia Ngātahi te Hoe, Kia Whakatere te Waka ki Uta” (Navigate Together for Success) – was proudly shaped by our community and guides everything we do. It reflects our commitment to fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and achievement for every student while embracing the rich heritage and strength of our Ngāti Kahu iwi.

We are seeking a dynamic deputy principal to join our leadership team. Senior leadership experience is preferred, but not essential. The successful candidate will be passionate about fostering meaningful relationships and modelling whanaungatanga and restorative practice.

You’ll be someone who brings deep cultural competency, a strong understanding of Mātauranga Māori, and a commitment to enabling Māori to achieve as Māori. This leadership role also carries responsibility for promoting school-wide pedagogical growth, wellbeing, and inclusive, transdisciplinary learning experiences – both within our kura and through authentic partnerships with our local hapu and iwi.

Specific portfolios will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Why Taipa Area School?

Our location – right on the beach in Taipa, Doubtless Bay – provides a truly unique open-air classroom. Immediate access to the ocean, estuary, and local whenua offers our students unparalleled opportunities for hands-on, meaningful education.

Innovative courses – Te Ao Māori integrated with many subjects, including music, hospitality, trades, adventure tourism, marine biology, pest control, and the arts, all reflect our belief in authentic, place-based learning.

We live and breathe three strong values – Manaakitanga, Painga, and Mahitahi – creating a safe, supportive environment for both ākonga and kaiako.

A school house may be available with this position.

English teacher Y9-13

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable English teacher to join our team in a permanent position, teaching students across Y9–13. Strengths in senior English (Y11–13) and a sound knowledge of NCEA are essential.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced and beginning teachers
• Those committed to high-quality teaching and strong relationships with students

There is potential for a fixed-term MMU and MMA to be offered if the successful applicant also applies for and is appointed to the Leader of Wellbeing (Dean) role for Y11–13.

More than one position may be available.

About our kura

At Taipa Area School, our vision, “Kia ngātahi te hoe, kia whakatere te waka ki uta” (Navigate together for success), is woven into every part of our school community. Our kura is grounded in strong values: Painga, Mahitahi, and Manaakitanga, with a deep commitment to te ao Māori and respect for our Ngāti Kahu history and tikanga. We believe that strong relationships with our tamariki are vital to their success — and to your enjoyment and satisfaction in your role here.

Located on the stunning Taipa Beach, our kura embraces the richness of our local environment, integrating it into our curriculum wherever possible.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Music teacher to join our team in a permanent position, teaching students across Y7–13. Strengths in senior music (Y11–13) and a sound knowledge of NCEA are essential.

Applicants with strengths in additional subject areas are encouraged to state these in their application.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced and beginning teachers
• Those committed to high-quality teaching and strong relationships with students

A schoolhouse may be available as part of this appointment.

About our Kura

Our kura is grounded in strong values: Painga, Mahitahi, and Manaakitanga, with a deep commitment to te ao Māori and respect for our Ngāti Kahu history and tikanga. We believe that strong relationships with our tamariki are vital to their success — and to your enjoyment and satisfaction in your role here.

Located on the stunning Taipa Beach, our kura embraces the richness of our local environment, integrating it into our curriculum wherever possible.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled teacher to join our team, delivering Te Ao Haka and Te Reo Māori to students in Years 9–13. This position may be fixed-term or permanent, depending on the successful applicant’s circumstances.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced and beginning teachers
• Those with a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT) who meet the requirements

There is potential for two fixed-term MMAs to be offered if the successful applicant also applies for and is appointed to a House Leader role.

A schoolhouse may be available as part of this appointment.

About Our Kura

At Taipa Area School, our vision, “Kia ngātahi te hoe, kia whakatere te waka ki uta” (Navigate together for success), is woven into every part of our school community. Our kura is grounded in strong values: Painga, Mahitahi, and Manaakitanga, with a deep commitment to te ao Māori and respect for our Ngāti Kahu history and tikanga. We believe that strong relationships with our tamariki are vital to their success — and to your enjoyment and satisfaction in your role here.

Located on the stunning Taipa Beach, our kura embraces the richness of our local environment, integrating it into our curriculum wherever possible.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our team in a permanent position, teaching physical education and health across Y7–13.

Applicants with strengths in additional subject areas are encouraged to state these in their application.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced and beginning teachers
• Those passionate about student wellbeing, engagement, and achievement

More than one position may be available.

About Our Kura

At Taipa Area School, our vision, “Kia ngātahi te hoe, kia whakatere te waka ki uta” (Navigate together for success), is woven into every part of our school community. Our kura is grounded in strong values: Painga, Mahitahi, and Manaakitanga, with a deep commitment to te ao Māori and respect for our Ngāti Kahu history and tikanga. We believe that strong relationships with our tamariki are vital to their success — and to your enjoyment and satisfaction in your role here.

Located on the stunning Taipa Beach, our kura embraces the richness of our local environment, integrating it into our curriculum wherever possible.

Part-time or Full-time | Fixed-term or Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated and culturally grounded kaiako to lead and teach Te Reo Māori for Years 9–13. This role includes 1 Management Unit (MU) and may be part-time or full-time, with the employment status (fixed-term or permanent) to be determined based on the successful applicant’s circumstances.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced and beginning teachers
• Those with a passion for te ao Māori and a commitment to student success
  

  About Our Kura

  At Taipa Area School, our vision, “Kia ngātahi te hoe, kia whakatere te waka ki uta” (Navigate together for success), is woven into every part of our school community. Our kura is grounded in strong values: Painga, Mahitahi, and Manaakitanga, with a deep commitment to te ao Māori and respect for our Ngāti Kahu history and tikanga. We believe that strong relationships with our tamariki are vital to their success — and to your enjoyment and satisfaction in your role here.

  Located on the stunning Taipa Beach, our kura embraces the richness of our local environment, integrating it into our curriculum wherever possible.

We are seeking enthusiastic and nurturing primary teachers to join our team in permanent positions, likely teaching in Years 3, 4 and/or 5. Applicants should state their year level strengths and any additional subject areas they bring to the role.

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced and beginning teachers
• Those committed to fostering strong relationships with tamariki and delivering engaging, values-based learning

More than one position may be available.

About Our Kura

At Taipa Area School, our vision, “Kia ngātahi te hoe, kia whakatere te waka ki uta” (Navigate together for success), is woven into every part of our school community. Our kura is grounded in strong values: Painga, Mahitahi, and Manaakitanga, with a deep commitment to te ao Māori and respect for our Ngāti Kahu history and tikanga. We believe that strong relationships with our tamariki are vital to their success — and to your enjoyment and satisfaction in your role here.

Located on the stunning Taipa Beach, our kura embraces the richness of our local environment, integrating it into our curriculum wherever possible.