ECE Voice
Early childhood teachers so an incredibly important job. But their pay is up to 52% behind kindergarten and primary with the same skills, qualifications and responsibilities. We believe the government needs to act now to fix the gap.
2023 survey
In May 2023, NZEI Te Riu Roa distributed its inaugural survey of early childhood education (ECE) kaiako and kaimahi to the sector. A total of 4174 early childhood education kaiako and kaimahi completed the survey, making it easily the largest ECE workforce survey in Aotearoa in recent years. It was encouraging that the survey received such a strong response, but not surprising. The issues plaguing the ECE sector in recent years have been well publicised. Stories of teacher shortages, huge workloads, poor pay, and unworkable and unsafe ratios will all be familiar to anyone in the sector. The impressive response to this survey is testament to the dedication of ECE kaiako and kaimahi to improving outcomes for ākonga.
- You can read all of the findings from the survey here.
2024 survey
The Kōriporipo survey has been conducted again in 2024. This year we surveyed kaiako and kaimahi again, but also surveying whanau and caregivers for their perspectives on the sector.
This survey was conducted in July, and we will share he results once they have been collated.
