Our Ministers

We're accountable to the Minister of Education, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills and the Associate Minister of Education.

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Minister of Education
Hon Erica Stanford

Minister Stanford is also the:

  • Minister of Immigration.
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Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills
Hon Penny Simmonds

Minister Simmonds is also the:

  • Minister for the Environment
  • Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment.
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Associate Minister of Education
(Partnership Schools)
Hon David Seymour

Minister Seymour is also the:

  • Deputy Prime Minister from 31 May 2025
  • Minister for Regulation
  • Associate Minister of Finance
  • Associate Minister of Justice (Treaty Principles Bill)
  • Associate Minister of Health (Pharmac).

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