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).

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