01. VISION
The most respected and influential advocate for New Zealand’s school Principals.
02. MISSION
To provide a professional voice and support for Principals as they lead New Zealand Schools.
04. National Executive
Leanne Otene (President), Jason Miles (Vice President), Gavin Beere, Karen Brisco, Shane Buckner, Blair Dravitski, Heidi Hayward, Julie Hepburn, Phil Palfrey, Hayley Read, Jen Rodgers and Stephanie Thompson.
The Six Principles
The NZPF ‘Six Principles’ were originally established in 2023.
These help guide the decision making of the NZPF Executive.
These ‘Six Principles’ were reviewed in 2025 to reflect the evolving needs of the profession, the aspirations of our communities, and the challenges we face collectively as educational leaders.
Our revised principles set a clear direction for NZPF’s advocacy and leadership moving forward – focused on equity, integrity, and the wellbeing of our tamariki and rangatahi. The principles give NZPF clear direction on how to advance our advocacy work, ensuring we represent your voice with confidence.
A full synopsis of the updates to these principles, made at the 2025 NZPF Moot, can be viewed here.
NGĀ POU E WHĀ
The Four Pou provide structure for the work of the Federation and
offer a Te Ao Māori framework to guide us in all our advocacy work.
You can find the summary of the strategic plan for all of of the Four Pou below.
The individual summaries for each Pou can also be found under their headings.
POU TAHI
Te Kaiārahitanga – Leadership
POU RUA
Te Marautanga – Curriculum
POU TORU
Te Whakauru – Ākonga and Inclusive Education
POU WHĀ
Te Tikanga Ture – Policy and Systems
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