Ministry of Education of New Zealand
Ministry of Education of New Zealand
03/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/01/2026 17:20
Ministry organisational update
The updated leadership structure comes into effect today, Monday 2 March 2026, and supports our commitment to clearer roles and responsibilities, delivering consistently high-quality, evidence-informed services, and focusing our efforts on equity and excellence.
Under the new leadership structure, our business groups are:
- Te Mahau | Education Services - led by Deputy Secretary | Hautū, Geoff Short
- Te Pou Taunaki | Learning Support - led by Deputy Secretary | Hautū, Bridget White
- Te Pou Kōrero | Digital and Data - led by Deputy Secretary | Hautū, Rich Adams
- Te Poutāhū | Curriculum Centre - led by Acting Deputy Secretary | Hautū Taupua, Pauline Cleaver
- Te Pou Tuarongo | Māori Education - led by Deputy Secretary | Hautū, Mere-Hēni Reweti-Simcock
- Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce - led by Deputy Secretary | Hautū, Anna Welanyk
- Te Pou Kaupapahere | Policy - led by Deputy Secretary | Hautū, Andy Jackson
- Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate - led by Acting Deputy Secretary | Hautū Taupua, Doug Craig (while recruitment continues for the permanent role).
Read more about our leaders.
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