Ministry of Education of New Zealand
Ministry of Education of New Zealand
09/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2026 18:32
What's new in Education Workforce in Term 3 – school update
School Onsite Training Programme#
The School Onsite Training Programme is now open for 2027 intake. See information about the school-based training programme for student teachers and becoming a host school.
School Onsite Training Programme: information for schools - Education Workforce
Employment-Based Initial Teacher Education Funding Award#
The Kaupapa Māori and Māori-medium Employment-Based Initial Teacher Education (EBITE) Funding Award supports those on a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT) to train as a teacher. Financial support is available for the LAT holder and their kura.
Applications are now open and will close on Thursday, 1 October. There are up to 65 places available for study in the 2027 cohort.
Kaupapa Māori and Māori-medium EBITE Programme Funding Award - Education Workforce
Aspiring Principal Programme#
Aspiring Principal Programme applications for 2027 are now open until Thursday, 30 September. Educators looking to the next step in their leadership career can apply.
Aspiring Principal Programme - Education Workforce
Teacher Bonding Scheme#
The Teacher Bonding Scheme (TBS) opened for applications on 7 September 2026. School eligibility criteria apply.
Professional learning development and mentoring#
Teacher aide professional learning development#
Poipoia te kākano is a learning programme that provides free, flexible online professional learning for teacher aides. The programme focuses on building capability to support Year 1 ākonga | learners with unmet needs.
Poipoia te kākano: Teacher Aide Professional Learning and Development - Education Workforce
Mentor an aspiring or beginning principal#
If you are an experienced principal, consider mentoring an aspiring or beginning principal. You can register at any time.
Mentor an aspiring or beginning principal - Education Workforce
Recruitment supports and PLD for principals and staff#
Principal development map#
The principal development map is an interactive tool for aspiring and current principals. It contains professional learning, development opportunities and resources to support your career growth.
Principal development map - Education Workforce
Workforce initiative searcher for principals#
The workforce initiative searcher for principals (WISP) is an interactive tool that allows schools to explore a range of workforce supports, programmes, and initiatives that can help with recruiting and retaining staff.
Workforce initiative searcher for principals - Education Workforce
Overseas recruitment#
See tips and support to help you recruit a teacher from overseas.
How to recruit an overseas-trained teacher - Education Workforce
Teacher demand and supply report#
Regional breakdowns of the 2025 teacher demand and supply 3-year projections are available on Education Counts.
Teacher demand and supply planning projection 2025 results - Education Counts
New Zealand Education Excellence Awards#
Read about the winners of the 2026 New Zealand Education Excellence Awards | Ngā Tohu Kairangi Mātauranga o Aotearoa.
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