Te Kupenga Rangatahi | New Educators Network
Studying to become an educator? In your first 5 years of teaching? Te Kupenga Rangatahi (New Educators Network) is a great way to make sure you get the best start to your teaching career.
Te Ākonga
Students & New Educators
Te Ākonga me Ngā Kaiako Hou (pai ake tēnei kupu ki te kupu Pia)
Are you studying to become an educator or in your first five years working in the sector?
Be a part of shaping the future of education – the future that you will inherit!
Join NZEI Te Riu Roa to connect with fellow beginning educators, get support and guidance on your career and get involved with campaigns to advocate for better pay, conditions and other issues in your future jobs.
Get involved
Check out these campaigns you can get involved with as a student or new educator!
Initial Teacher Education 2040
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) plays a vital role in our education system, preparing future teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to begin teaching.
Mana Taurite | Mana Wāhine | Pay Equity
As educators, you play a vital role in the lives of tamariki and communities in Aotearoa. Campaigning for pay equity is an historic opportunity to ensure that educators are valued for the work you do.
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.
Resources for New Educators
Stand up for change.
Become a student member for free!
Complete the online application and be a part of creating a better education sector for your future career.