Headmaster Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Caring, Close-Knit Community defined by mutual respect & diversity
Extensive extracurricular & co-curricular activities to broaden student skillset
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Caring, Close-Knit Community defined by mutual respect & diversity
Extensive extracurricular & co-curricular activities to broaden student skillset
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Lead enrolment growth - people-focused and relationship-driven role, responsible for achieving student enrolment targets.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9h ago

Listed one day ago

Homai Kindergarten - Head Teacher position

at Counties Manukau Kindergarten Association

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Manurewa, Auckland

Lead a thriving multicultural kindergarten in Manurewa as our passionate and inspiring Head Teacher.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Admissions Manager

at King's School

This is a Full time job

Remuera, Auckland

Ambassador
Pivotal role
Relationship building

Ambassador
Pivotal role
Relationship building

This key ambassador role is the first point of contact for prospective families to our School.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

7d ago

Listed five days ago

Primary School Teacher (Maternity Leave Cover)

at Tōtara Point School

This is a Full time job

Epsom, Auckland

Primary school with a strong Catholic ethos seeks a mission-driven teacher for maternity cover, Term 3 & 4. Auckland.

subClassification: Teaching - PrimaryTeaching - Primary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Boarding House Preparatory Tutor

at St Cuthbert's College

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Epsom, Auckland

Join a collaborative team
Varied and dynamic role
Support a thriving school community

Join a collaborative team
Varied and dynamic role
Support a thriving school community

Boarding House Preparatory Tutor

subClassification: TutoringTutoring

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8h ago

Listed three days ago

Head of School - Dunedin School of Art

at Otago Polytechnic

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

Unique role that is not often available.
Lead day-to-day operations
Support growth and strengthen relationships in learning and the community

Unique role that is not often available.
Lead day-to-day operations
Support growth and strengthen relationships in learning and the community

Operationalise the strategic direction at the Dunedin School of Art, enhancing our ākonga journey while fostering a high performing work environment.

subClassification: Management - VocationalManagement - Vocational

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

International Director | Tamatea High School

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Tamatea, Hawkes Bay

Full time - 40 hours per week
Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Lead our growing International Programme

Full time - 40 hours per week
Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Lead our growing International Programme

Tamatea High School seek an organised, culturally responsive, & student-centred International Director to lead our growing International Programme

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Boarding House Supervisors

at Queen Margaret College

This is a Part time job

Thorndon, Wellington

Boarding House Supervisors
Permanent, part time
Start Date, June 2026!

Boarding House Supervisors
Permanent, part time
Start Date, June 2026!

These roles are central to the daily life and wellbeing of our boarding students. You’ll help create a warm and structured environment.

subClassification: Childcare & Outside School Hours CareChildcare & Outside School Hours Care

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed six hours ago

Guidance Counsellor and Head of Department

at Hillcrest High School

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Hillcrest, Waikato

$55 – $59 per hour

Varied role, working with a supportive team
Term time only, have the school holidays off

Varied role, working with a supportive team
Term time only, have the school holidays off

Head of Guidance Counsellor for a school, leading a team and supporting young people.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

6h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

SEHC Senior School Business & Operations Manager

at Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Otara, Auckland

$38 – $43 per hour

Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate - Senior School Business & Operations Manager. Lead the systems and operations that support student success.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

19d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Programme Lead - Master of Teaching (Secondary)

at Whitecliffe

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Whitecliffe is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead programme development for a new Master of Teaching (Secondary)

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Principal

at Brannigans Consulting Limited

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Dunedin Based

Lead with Vision
Inspire with Purpose
Shape the Future of Education

Lead with Vision
Inspire with Purpose
Shape the Future of Education

Seeking a dynamic and visionary Principal to lead the College in its next chapter of growth and success.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Head of Culture and Language

at Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Sumner, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Newly created role to own, shape, and lead a team
5 weeks' annual leave
Onsite parking

Newly created role to own, shape, and lead a team
5 weeks' annual leave
Onsite parking

Join us as our Head of Culture and Language to lead inclusive, language-rich environments that empower Deaf learners to belong, grow and excel!

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Kaiako Kaiārahi Head Teacher

at Otago University Childcare Association

This is a Full time job

North Dunedin, Otago

$101,102 – $109,102 per year

Be a part of a highly commited and passionate team of ECE kaiako
Experience a supportive and learning focused community
Excellent provision for professional learning and support

Be a part of a highly commited and passionate team of ECE kaiako
Experience a supportive and learning focused community
Excellent provision for professional learning and support

Lead a unique bilingual centre and help shape the future of kaupapa Māori early learning in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Head Teacher

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Twizel, Canterbury

Full-time, permanent role (35-40 hrs) at a well-established community ECE centre
Strong focus on Te Whāriki, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice
Join a passionate team in stunning Twizel, Mackenzie District

Full-time, permanent role (35-40 hrs) at a well-established community ECE centre
Strong focus on Te Whāriki, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice
Join a passionate team in stunning Twizel, Mackenzie District

We are seeking a warm, professional, and enthusiastic Qualified ECE Head Teacher to join our friendly, community focused centre in Twizel.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Matron

at Coldstream Hostel - Southland Boys High School

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Make a genuine difference in young boarders lives
Flexible working options
Supportive boarding and school community

Make a genuine difference in young boarders lives
Flexible working options
Supportive boarding and school community

At Coldstream Hostel, our Matron plays a central role in shaping a safe, supportive, and caring home away from home for our boarders.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

21d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Principal

at Brannigans Consulting Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Dunedin Based

Lead with Vision
Inspire with Purpose
Shape the Future of Education

Lead with Vision
Inspire with Purpose
Shape the Future of Education

Seeking a dynamic and visionary Principal to lead the College in its next chapter of growth and success.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Head of Culture and Language

at Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Kelston, Auckland(Hybrid)

Newly created role to own, shape, and lead a team
5 weeks' annual leave
Onsite parking

Newly created role to own, shape, and lead a team
5 weeks' annual leave
Onsite parking

Join us as our Head of Culture and Language to lead inclusive, language-rich environments that empower Deaf learners to belong, grow and excel!

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Programme Lead - Information Technology (AKL)

at Whitecliffe

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Innovative education leader at top NZ institution
Shape future tech education
Coach and Develop our team

Innovative education leader at top NZ institution
Shape future tech education
Coach and Develop our team

Lead and mentor Auckland's IT faculty at Whitecliffe, driving teaching excellence and innovation to enhance student outcomes and industry connections.

subClassification: Management - VocationalManagement - Vocational

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago