Dargaville High School

Whakaute. Kawengā. Aroha Hoatu. Ngākau Tapatahi.

Respect. Responsibility. Contributing. Integrity.

Commencing Term 4 2025

Dargaville High School sits proudly above the mighty Northern Wairoa River. Two hours from Auckland, 45 minutes from Whangarei. Surrounded by dairy farms, kumara farms and other agricultural industries.

We sit on the edge of the rugged west coast, which provides endless activities for all to enjoy. We have a variety of clubs, organisations and groups that cater to everyone's interests.

The school was originally established as a district high school on its current site and officially became Dargaville High School in 1950. Today, the school has a roll of approximately 400 students from Years 9 to 13. Students come from both the township and the surrounding districts, with nearly half travelling to school by bus.

We are seeking an inspiring and visionary leader with a passion for building and advancing a strong future for our kura, ākonga, kaiako and community.

The ideal candidate will:

• Maintain our inclusive culture and promote Te Reo and tikanga across the school.
• Have a commitment to upholding our core values of Whakaute (Respect), Kawenga (Responsibility), Ngākau Tapatahi (Integrity) and Aroha Hoatu (Contributing).
• Be an experienced educational leader, with a demonstrated ability to drive the school’s strategic priorities and achieve positive outcomes for students.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

We encourage you to visit our school. Please see page 9 of the application pack for details.

Position commences Term 4, 2025

Applications close 1:00 pm Monday 21 July 2025