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Posted 16 July, 2026

U2 Tumuaki/Principal

Omakau School
Dunedin, OTA, NZ Full Time
Reference: 27d33449b51d7270

Job Description

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Principal. English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts. Ōmakau School is a rural school in the heart of Central Otago, located approximately 30km from Alexandra and 200km from Dunedin. Ōmakau is a welcoming rural service town with a strong sense of community and a relaxed Central Otago lifestyle. At Ōmakau School, we aim to provide the best educational and developmental experiences possible for every child. We offer a wide range of engaging learning opportunities within a modern, well‑resourced environment, while also making the most of our unique local surroundings. We are a relatively small school with four classrooms, supported by resource teachers, teacher aides, and office staff who work closely together to support the needs of all learners. Our new principal The school’s vision is ‘the trail to success’. This is supported by our strategic goals of: to lift achievement for all students so they succeed to the best of their ability and to develop a positive school culture so tamariki are connected with their local community and the culture of Aotearoa/New Zealand. We are looking for someone who: Is an enthusiastic and strong leader who is committed to the New Zealand Curriculum and helping our school continue to grow and improve. Has excellent communication skills, builds positive relationships with others, and can lead our school towards its vision. Is caring, fair, and passionate about education. Our new principal will receive high levels of support from the staff, Board and wider community. If this sounds like you, we welcome your interest. How to apply Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: #J-18808-Ljbffr

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