08 Oct 2026
2 weeks ago
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Initial teacher education enrolments in New Zealand have increased by 40 percent since 2023, rising from 3,190 to 4,455 in 2026, reflecting a growing interest among Kiwis to join the teaching workforce. The government has expanded initiatives like the School Onsite Training Programme, offering financial incentives and more training places, especially in secondary teaching where demand is highest. Alongside increasing enrolments, efforts to improve teacher retention, curriculum quality, and professional development aim to build a strong, world-leading education system centered on great teaching.
03 Aug 2026
2 months ago
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The New Zealand Government is investing $21.7 million over five years to expand practical, classroom-based teacher training through the School Onsite Training Programme and increase support via the Teacher Bonding Scheme, targeting schools with persistent staffing challenges. The programme, which allows trainees to spend significant time in classrooms and offers stipends, aims to improve teacher readiness and address shortages, especially in secondary subjects and rural communities, while boosting enrolments and reducing reliance on overseas recruitment. These initiatives are designed to build a stronger, sustainable teaching workforce that understands New Zealand’s curriculum and student needs, ultimately enhancing educational outcomes nationwide.
03 Aug 2026
2 months ago
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The New Zealand Government is investing $21.7 million over five years to expand the School Onsite Training Programme and increase places through the Teacher Bonding Scheme, aiming to address teacher shortages, especially in secondary subjects and rural areas. The programme emphasizes practical, classroom-based training, allowing trainee teachers to spend significant time in schools supported by experienced educators, with participants receiving stipends to cover costs. This initiative has boosted interest in teaching careers, increased the teacher workforce, and targets sustainable staffing solutions by training more classroom-ready Kiwi teachers and reducing reliance on overseas recruitment.
19 Jun 2025
1 year ago
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The Government’s ensuring some of New Zealand’s most isolated schools get the pipeline of teachers they need to teach the basics brilliantly. “For most new teachers, school placements play a significant role in deciding where they choose to teach once they qualify as a teacher. We know rural and isolated schools struggle to fill these rolls.