Sacred Heart College Napier is a state-integrated Catholic Secondary School for girls in Years 9-13, located in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay.

Founded by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, the College is a nurturing faith community where our Catholic Special Character is at the centre of all we do. Guided by Gospel teachings, we foster young women of faith, courage, compassion, and integrity, committed to excellence and social justice.

Our students are empowered to develop a love of learning and approach life with confidence, resilience, and self-discipline. A strong spirit of sisterhood enhances opportunities across sport, the arts and cultural activities, service and leadership supporting students to grow and celebrate together.

Our HEART Gospel values-Hope, Equity, Aroha, Respect, and Tenacity-shape College life and guide students in faith, learning and leadership.

The School Board invite applications from exceptional Catholic leaders to continue to build on the strong foundations of the College. We are seeking a faith and education leader who will:

Be a visible and authentic witness to the Catholic faith
Lead and strengthen the Catholic special character and mission of the College
Inspire excellence in teaching, learning, and student achievement
Foster a culture of faith, belonging, wellbeing, and high expectations
Champion Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Ao Maori, and cultural responsiveness
Build strong relationships with students, whanau, parish, iwi, the Proprietor and the wider
Lead strategically while remaining visible, approachable, and connected to the College community

A willingness and ability to participate in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of appointment.

For confidential enquiries or to request an application pack, please contact: [email protected]

Applications close 4.00pm on Thursday 22 October 2026.

Position commences Term 1 2027.