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Ngā Pōtiki Tangata Whenua

Our kura sits on a historic rohe with strong connections to Waitaha and Ngā Pōtiki a Tamapahore.

We have an excellent relationship with Ngā Pōtiki a Tamapahore. As well as meeting with Kaumatua and leaders from the Iwi, we are lucky to have Ngā Pōtiki throughout the kura. 

At a governance level, a designated iwi representative sits on our Board. Our leader of Te Ao Māori is also from Ngā Pōtiki and ensures our reo and customary practices that are taught are consistent with Ngā Pōtiki mita and kawa. Working directly with our staff and students, we also have a staff member who is Ngā Pōtiki and ensures that our localised curriculum is authentic and tūturu.

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Board

Soren Hall
Presiding Member

Iva Ropati
Principal

Monday 9 February 2026

Monday 30 March 2026

Monday 25 May 2026

Monday 29 June 2026

Monday 24 August 2026

Monday 21 September 2026

Tuesday 27 October 2026

Monday 30 November 2026


The Board can be contacted:
Email: [email protected]

(all minutes have been ratified by the Board and signed by the Chair)

October 2025

September 2025

August 2025

June 2025

May 2025

March 2025

February 2025

November 2024

October 2024

Soren Hall
Presiding Member 
Elected September 2023
Waiata Groot
Parent Trustee
Elected September 2025
Melanie Lewis
Parent Trustee 
Elected September 2025
Jacques Stephens
Parent Trustee
Elected September 2023
Simon Van Arkel
Parent Trustee
Elected September 2025
Kenneth Kilkenny
Staff Representative
Elected September 2025
Harry Withers
Student Representative
Elected September 2025
Te Atirau Ohia
Iwi Representative
Co-opted 2025
Iva Ropati
Principal
Pere Durie
Associate Principal
Linda Horscroft
Board Secretary

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Employment Opportunities

Learning Support – ORS Funded Classroom Teacher (Fixed Term)

We are seeking a passionate and skilled teacher to join our team in a Learning Support role, working with our ORS-funded students. This is a fixed-term position, providing an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of ākonga with high and very high learning needs.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education and have experience (or a willingness to develop expertise) in supporting diverse learners. You will work collaboratively with kaiako, whānau, and a range of specialists to design and implement individualised programmes that promote engagement, progress, and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a current New Zealand teaching registration and practising certificate.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of effective learning support strategies and inclusive practices.
  • Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Be flexible, reflective and committed to ongoing professional growth.

This is a fixed-term position due to ORS funding entitlement. Start date will be confirmed with the successful applicant.

We are a supportive and inclusive school community, committed to ensuring all learners achieve success.

If you would like to apply for this position please complete the online application form below.

Job Description       Application Form

Casual | On Call | Teacher Aides
We have casual – on call – Teacher Aide positions available. This is to work with supporting students with their learning needs.

If you are interested please complete the online application form below.

Job Description Application Form

2026 Relief Teachers

If you are interested in being a relief teacher at Pāpāmoa College, please complete the application form below. Please email the application form and your Curriculum Vitae to:

Liz Oliver E | [email protected]

Application Form

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Staff

Name
Responsibilities
Email
Mr Iva Ropati
Principal – On Sabbatical Leave |Term 1 2026
Mr Pere Durie
Acting Principal | Term 1 2026
Ms Pip Tinning
Acting Associate Principal | Term 1 2026
Mr Shea McEvoy
Deputy Principal – Assessment
Mr Ben Ormsby
Deputy Principal – Pastoral
Mr Nick Leask
Deputy Principal – Engagement
Mrs Claire Mulcahy
Deputy Principal – Communication
Mr McFarlane, Luke
Acting Deputy Principal – Curriculum | Term 1 2026
Mr Nathan Rillstone
Director of Property and Development
Mrs Sarah Brell
Director of Finance and Business Development
Mrs Linda Horscroft
Executive Assistant


Full Staff List

Name
Responsibilities
Email
Aitken, Wiremu
Teacher
Allen, James
Teacher | On Leave 2026
Anderson, Maggie
Guidance Counsellor
Andrews, Dave
Teacher
Atkins, Daria
Teacher
Baillie, Bronwyn
Nurse
Barber, Geoffrey
Assistant HOLA – Technology
Barclay, Shay
Teacher – On Leave 2026
Barrow, Penny
Careers Administrator
Bell, Pip
Student Services
Bilton, Hayley
Teacher
Bishop, Rochelle
Teacher
Blow, Leanne
Teacher
Brackstone, Stephanie
Teacher
Brell, Sarah
Director of Finance and Business Development
Budd, Craig
Teacher
Byrne, Colin
Associate Dean Senior School
Carneiro, Vitor
Teacher
Cave, Shaun
Year 7/8 Dean | Teacher
Chernosky, Jillian
SENCO
Chesterman, Odette
Publications Administrator
Chi, Aaron
Teacher
Clarke, Alecia
Gateway Coordinator
Collins, Rebecca
Teacher
Cornelius, Debra
Teacher
Cowie, Sarah
Head Of Learning Area – Social Science
Daniela, Katrina
Head of Learning Area – Music
Davenport, Finley
Teacher
Deverson, Warwick
Teacher
Devery, Karen
Reception
Dirkse, Mikaere
Teacher
Donaldson, Simone
Leader of Learning Commons – Rangataua
Durie, Pere
Acting Principal | Term 1 2026
Edwards, Annalise
Finance/Funding Administrator
Ellis-Smith, Hayley
Teacher
Engebretsen, Lauren
Director of Sports
Foster, Haylee
Teacher
Gibson, Tracey
Leader of Learning Commons – Kopukairoa
Groot, Daniel
Teacher
Harawira, Manaia
Head Of Learning Area – Te Ao Maori
Harris, Nathan
Teacher
Hartnell, Tania
Teacher
Hay, Andrew
Year 11 Dean | OED Teacher
Horscroft, Linda
Executive Assistant
Hurren, Cindy
Teacher
Iona, Aj
Head Caretaker
Jackson, Benjamin
Teacher
Jacob, Andrew
Teacher
Jacob, Sarah
Teacher
Jansen, Kris
International Homestay Coordinator
Jens, Jeroen
Teacher
Jensen, Cheryl
Teacher
Karl, Tenaya
Teacher
Kaur, Mandeep
Teacher
Kay, Jane
Teacher
Kendall, Anne-Marie
Teacher
Kent, Tessa
Teacher
Kersten, Claire
Teacher
Khorasanee, Ali
Teacher
Kilkenny, Kenneth
Assistant HOLA – Science
Kouwenhoven, Erin
Teacher | On Leave
Lambert, Marc
Teacher
Landeg, Michael
Teacher
Le Blanc Smith, Hannah
Teacher
Leaf, Alex
Teacher
Leask, Nicholas
Deputy Principal
Lelievre, Marc
Teacher
Mackay, Jenna
Associate Dean Junior School
Madsen, Bryce
Caretaker
Manning, Karen
Librarian
Marais, Ian
Teacher
Marr, Stacey
Teacher
McAdden, Aiofe
Teacher
McCreary, Annie
Teacher
McEvoy, Shea
Deputy Principal
McFarlane, Luke
Acting Deputy Principal | Term 1 2026
McGrath, Jacki
Leader of Learning Commons – Te Waiū
McNamara, Jason
Teacher
Miller, Brad
Head Of Learning Area – Careers
Moffitt, Adam
Guidance Counsellor
Muir, Anna
Teacher
Mulcahy, Claire
Deputy Principal
Needham, Nicole
Teacher
Nell, Jacqueline
Teacher
Nowell, Paturiihi
Teacher
O’Donnell, Jacqui
Teacher
OCarroll, Krystal
Year 12 Dean | Teacher
Ogilvy, Warwick
Teacher
Oliver, Liz
Student Services
Ormsby, Ben
Deputy Principal
Palmer, Tysha
Teacher
Parkinson, Barry
Head Of Learning Area – Technology
Parsons, Christopher
Attendance Officer
Perry, Megan
Year 10 Dean | Teacher
Philip Helnes, Megan
Teacher
Poelman, Ute
Teacher
Pratt, Jen
Head of Learning Area – Science
Price, Kylie
Assistant HOLA – Maths
Proudlock, Elizabeth
Teacher
Rees, Laura
Teacher
Reeves, Danielle
Teacher
Reid, Caitlin
Teacher
Reid, Janelle
Teacher
Remus, Kim
Year 7/8 Dean | Teacher
Richardson, Tony
Teacher
Rickard, Tawhai
Property Team
Rillstone, Kellie
Special Assessment Coordinator
Rillstone, Nathan
Director of Property & Development
Robertson, Daniel
Leader of Learning Commons – Karikari
Rogers, Tim
Teacher
Ropati, Iva
Principal
Rosier, Natasha
Teacher
Rowe, Suzie
Teacher
Russell, Pippa
Teacher
Sarah, Jess
Teacher
Sarah, Nicole
Head of Learning Area – Arts
Sevenster, Annetjie
Teacher
Simpson, Nicola
Guidance Counsellor
Smith, Natalie
Teacher | On Leave 2026
Snell, Rhett
Acting Head of Learning Area – English | Term 1
Snell, Sarah
Assistant HOLA – Social Sciences | International Dean
Soh, Lian
Teacher
Spicer, Karla
SCT | Leader of Learning Commons – Hikurangi
Street, Simon
Teacher
Sullivan, Luke
Teacher
Taane, Chris
Teacher
Taani, Hosea
Year 9 Dean | Teacher
Taitoko, Tane
Year 9 Dean | Teacher
Taute, Anaru
Teacher
Tilby, Andrew
Teacher
Tinning, Pip
Acting Associate Principal | Term 1 2026
Tomlinson, Laura
Teacher | On Leave 2025
Tonkin, Chris
Teacher
Turanga, Kerri
Director of International Education
Ualesi, Cameron
Head Of Learning Area – Mathematics
van Dijk, Natalie
Teacher
van Maanen, Liselle
Year 11 Dean | Teacher
van Wijk, Jeroen
Year 10 Dean | Teacher
Walker, Harriet
Teacher
Watts, Peter
IT Support
Weber, Brett
Head Of Learning Area – Physical Education
White, Gloria
Teacher
Willett, Ingrid
Year 13 Dean | Teacher
Wilson, Danielle
ESOL Teacher
Winslade, Zane
Teacher
Winters, Karyn
Teacher
Wright, Michael
Teacher | On Leave 2026
Wrightwebb, Logan
Teacher
Yap, Mee Lee
Teacher

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Business Directory

Pāpāmoa College is proud to be a part of the Pāpāmoa Community and to have the support of local families and businesses. As our school and community continue to grow, we want to help the community to support each other. By doing this, we will all contribute to making Pāpāmoa an exciting and successful community to learn, work, play and live in.

Thank you to the following businesses for your support:

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