Considering principalship?
This section contains articles that may be of interest to those considering principalship as part of their career pathway.
Mentoring and coaching
Effective leadership can be developed and enhanced through mentoring and coaching by a peer partner.
Aspiring leaders
Aspiring leaders need opportunities for professional learning and encouragement to consider taking on the complex, but rewarding role of principal.
Succession planning
The principal has a key role in guiding and supporting others to step up as leaders. Giving opportunities for others to lead is an important part of succession planning for the principal’s role.
National Aspiring Principals Programme 2010: hui resources
The 2010 National Aspiring Principals Programme (NAPP) was designed to prepare aspirants for principalship in a range of New Zealand schools. There were 232 school leaders on the programme. The national curriculum for the programme was developed from Kiwi Leadership for Principals.
Resource materials from 2010 hui are available from this page.


