Expert guidance for schools
Wihapi Consultants provides expert advice and support to school principals and boards. We help solve problems, improve performance, and achieve specific goals in management and leadership. Our services cover principal appointments, appraisals, leadership development, and strategic reviews. We offer independent analysis, recommendations, and implementation assistance for defined projects.
Our Services
We offer specialized services tailored to meet the individual needs of school principals and boards. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to your unique requirements, providing effective and practical solutions.
Key Aspects
- Expertise: offer specialized knowledge and experience that clients may need support internally
- Independence: provide unbiased, objective advice, critical to their/your role
- Problem-Solving: analyze situations, identify issues, and design solutions for specific challenges
- Project-Based: defined outcomes, deliverables, and timelines
- Scope: Covers vast areas, from high-level strategy (management consulting) to expert leadership skills
Principal Appointments
Guidance and support throughout the principal appointment process, ensuring you find the right leader for your school.
Principal Appraisals
Comprehensive appraisal services to support principal development and ensure effective leadership.
Leadership Development
Tailored programmes to enhance leadership skills and build capacity within your school.
Experienced Leadership
Wihapi Consultants is led by an ex-principal with 33 years in education and 22 years as a successful principal. We bring leadership knowledge, management expertise, and cultural competency to deliver objective insights and actionable solutions.
Rawiri has had a long and respected career in education, recently serving as Principal of Mokoia Intermediate School. He is well known for his relationship building, practical leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and deep understanding of school governance and leadership.
At Wihapi Consultants Ltd, Rawiri leads principal support processes, school reviews, and recruitment processes. He brings clarity, objectivity, and a calm, supportive approach to every project.
Rawiri’s Experience
- Diploma of Teaching
- Deputy Principal of Henderson Primary School
- Principal of Te Hapua School
- Executive Member Te Akatea Maori Principals' Association
- Deputy Principal of Aorangi School
- Principal of Whangamarino School
- Vice President - Te Akatea Maori Principals' Association
- Chairman Rotorua Primary Schools' Kapa Haka Committee
- Principal of Mokoia Intermediate
- President Bay of Plenty Primary Schools' Tai Mitchell Rugby Committee
- President Rotorua Primary Schools' Principals' Association
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Strategic reviews
Independent and objective strategic reviews to help your school identify areas for improvement and achieve its goals.
Why choose us?
We distinguish ourselves through quality and delivery. Our expertise, independence, and problem-solving approach provide unbiased advice and actionable solutions for your specific challenges. We take responsibility for quality and delivery, ensuring defined outcomes and timelines.
