Dargaville Primary School

Mō te katoa – Each for all

The Board of Dargaville Primary School seeks an inspirational leader who can connect and guide our students, staff, and community into the future with vision, care, and courage.

Dargaville Primary School is a vibrant, co-educational state school located in the heart of the Kaipara district. With a roll of approximately 395 students from Years 1–6, we serve a diverse and dynamic community that reflects both the rural traditions and cultural richness of Northland.

We are a kura that places tamariki at the centre of learning. Our approach blends strong foundations in literacy and numeracy with rich opportunities in sport, culture, arts, and outdoor education. We value creativity, curiosity, and perseverance, encouraging each child to discover their strengths and develop a love of learning.

We are looking for a leader who will:

• Live and promote our values of Kindness, Respect, and Resilience.
• Bring cultural capability and a strong commitment to Te Reo and tikanga Māori.
• Demonstrate proven educational leadership, with experience in improving outcomes for learners and strengthening staff capacity.
• Communicate openly, listen deeply, and build strong, trusting relationships across our school community.

We are excited to appoint a Principal who will continue to grow Dargaville Primary as a place where every child is supported and inspired to thrive.

We welcome you to visit our kura and explore this amazing opportunity. Details to arrange this are on page 7 of the application pack.

Applications close 1:00 pm, Monday 20 October 2025.

Position commences Term 1, 2026