Our Leadership

Tēnā koutou katoa, 

Nō Ingarangi taku kāwai whakapapa

Ko Hakatere taku whenua tupu

Ko Kāpiti taku kāinga-rua

He Tumuaki tuarua au kei Te Kāreti o Paraparaumu i tēnei wā. 

Ko Aaron ahau, 

Tihei Mauri Ora

I grew up in Ashburton in the South Island. After studying at Otago University and then at  Christchurch Teachers College, I started my teaching career at Paraparaumu College in 1999.

I then spent some time working in England before returning to New Zealand to become Head of PE in Porirua. During this period, I married Marie, and we started our family. In 2010, we moved to the Kāpiti Coast, and I returned to Paraparaumu College, eventually becoming Deputy Principal.

I've had the chance to take on various leadership roles both regionally and nationally, including with NZQA, MOE, PENZ, and SportNZ. These roles have emphasized collaboration and professional learning, which are both very important to me. 

I am dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where both students and staff can thrive.

I orea te tuatara ka puta ki waho

A problem is solved by continuing to find solutions