Team

“We are a community of mission aligned, out-of-the-box thinkers, ready to support learners in their Green School journey. So they too can thrive with purpose.”

- CAROLINE RENNIE, HEAD OF SCHOOL

Founders

Our co-founders Michael and Rachel Perret pulled up their sleeves, adjusted their business hats and cleared the path to form New Zealand’s first and only Green School. What was once dry pastures only five years ago, is now a nourished regenerative landscape with an ever evolving campus and thriving student body. An ongoing source of joy and passion, Green School New Zealand has taken pride positioning amongst the Perrett's past and ongoing business ventures.

FOUNDERS NOTE

Head Of School

Caroline Rennie, our Head of School, came on board sharing a vision to transform the world, by guiding students to become change-makers on a local and global level. Caroline brought with her a wealth of international education wisdom, having spent 10 years of her formative educational life in Fiji with her family. There she experienced social change and local initiatives that linked development and environmental stewardship. Career and international leadership opportunities then led her to Japan, South Korea, China and Qatar before finding her current position heading up Green School New Zealand.

Learning Leadership

Whaea Kat

Co-Head of Primary
Matua Nick

Co-Head of Primary School
Whaea Charlie

Head of Middle School
Whaea Sophie

Head of High School Diploma
Whaea Di

Head of Learner Experience and Wellbeing

“For me, working at Green School New Zealand is like weaving with two threads. One strand ignites my curiosity and the ever-evolving nature of working at Green School New Zealand challenges me to adapt, grow, change and think outside the box. The thread is textured, multicoloured and invites me to educate in unexpected ways. The other thread encourages me to pause and reflect, to take a moment to breathe and truly connect with our learners, with the people around us and the earth under our bare feet. ”

- WHAEA CHARLIE, HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
"Being a part of Green School New Zealand is a breath of fresh air...literally! The authentic, high quality learning outcomes that I see amongst our youngest learners are a direct result of our supportive community and co-constructed opportunities to take learning beyond our beautiful walls. I'm thrilled to work for a place that nurtures my love for nature and learning, this is the future of education!"

- WHAEA KELLY, PRIMARY TEACHER
"At Green School New Zealand, it's incredibly exciting to be part of a school that focuses on teaching important life skills like well-being, resilience and collaboration, all through a sustainable lens that supports creative learners to make a positive difference in the world. As an educator, it's both refreshing and personally rewarding to teach in such an environment, and it's one that I believe offers a glimpse into what schools around the world will be like in the future."

- WHAEA KAT, CO-HEAD OF PRIMARY
"I have loved every day of my last two years working at GSNZ! It all begins as you walk down the drive past the bamboo grove and Wetland Walk as you listen to birdsong and gaze up on the dark green Kaitake range. The way teachers interact with learners, engage them through choice and voice, and create meaningful, impactful learning experiences here is like nothing else I’ve experienced in my more than 20 years teaching across three continents."

- MATUA NICK, CO-HEAD OF PRIMARY

Careers

There are currently no open positions in the Admissions department.
However, please feel free to send your details and resume, outlining your background, qualifications and skill set to GSNZ.
Relief Teacher
If you are interested in coming on board as a Relief Teacher
send your CV to
educatewithpurpose@greenschool.nz
We are seeking an experienced and qualified financial accountant to join our team. If you like to work outside the box, then this part-time (16-20 hours a week) and fixed-term role for 1 year (maternity leave cover) is an excellent opportunity.
Apply Here
There are currently no open positions in the Environment department.
However, please feel free to send your details and resume, outlining your background, qualifications and skill set to GSNZ.

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Volunteer

Please send your details, outlining your background, qualifications and skill set, to GSNZ and we will be in touch with any upcoming aligned volunteer positions.
Please send your details, outlining your background, qualifications and skill set, to GSNZ and we will be in touch with any upcoming aligned volunteer positions.
Please send your details, outlining your background, qualifications and skill set, to GSNZ and we will be in touch with any upcoming aligned volunteer positions.