SPANZ Vision and Goals

Vision

SPANZ is the only independent body representing the views of secondary principals in New Zealand.  Our role and vision is to represent the view of secondary principals at the policy development and policy implementation level within Government, the Ministry of Education, the Education Review Office and the Teaching Council.

Goals

The goals of the Association are:

• Strengthen principal voice and influence in policy.

• Advocate for principal leadership, conditions, wellbeing, & retention.

• Foster connection, learning, and leadership across the sector.

Belief Statements

1. Honour Te Tiriti.

2. Quality leadership makes a difference.

3. The voice of principals must shape and influence policy and implementation.

4. Principals lead in diverse school contexts.

5. Collective strength matters.

6. Principal wellbeing is fundamental.

7. Networking, support and professional learning matter.

8. SPANZ advocates for quality teaching, learning and leadership.