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.

Teacher Bonding Scheme – Education Workforce

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.

New Zealand Education Excellence Awards