Articles tagged with Principal
Pharmac's Deal with Medtronic to Save $1.2M Annually on Drug-Eluting Stents
1 week ago | 170 viewsPharmac has proposed a provisional agreement with Medtronic New Zealand to supply 65% of drug-eluting stents to public hospitals, potentially saving $1.2 million annually while ensuring access to high-quality stents. The proposal, developed with input from the Interventional Cardiology Advisory Group, aims to improve procurement efficiency and collaboration between Pharmac and Health New Zealand. Public consultation is open until April 28 to gather feedback from healthcare professionals and stakeholders before finalizing the deal for implementation starting June 2026.
Tags: David Seymour Pharmac Medtronic New Zealand Health New Zealand Interventional Cardiology Advisory Group Associate Health Minister public hospitals Principal Supply Status Pharmaceutical ScheduleScott Haines Appointed to Tertiary Education Commission Board for 2026
3 weeks ago | 158 viewsMinister for Vocational Education Penny Simmonds has appointed Scott Haines JP, Principal of Burnside High School, to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Board for a three-year term starting July 1, 2026. Haines brings extensive school leadership experience and national contributions, including roles with SPANZ and NCEA advisory groups, which will support TEC’s role in connecting schools, employers, and tertiary organizations. His expertise will help implement the Government’s Tertiary Education Strategy focused on access, participation, and workforce development.
Tags: Penny Simmonds Scott Haines Yvonne Browning Burnside High School Motueka High School Waimea College Secondary Principals’ Association of New Zealand NCEA NZQA Tertiary Education CommissionEducation Minister Erica Stanford Welcomes New Primary Principals’ Pay Deal
1 month ago | 306 viewsEducation Minister Erica Stanford has announced the successful renewal of the Primary Principals’ Collective Agreement, ratified by NZEI members, covering around 1,300 primary principals. The settlement includes immediate and future pay increases, a $15,000 Curriculum Change Allowance, and an increased Leadership in Literacy and Numeracy payment, recognizing principals' leadership during educational reforms. Stanford emphasized the importance of principals' roles in schools and communities and thanked the Public Service Commissioner for facilitating the negotiations.
Tags: Erica Stanford NZEI Te Riu Roa Primary Principals Brian Roche Public Service Commissioner PPCA Education Minister Curriculum Change Allowance Leadership in Literacy and Numeracy Primary Principals’ Collective AgreementNew National Reporting System Gives Parents Clearer Insight Into Student Progress
2 months ago | 356 viewsIn 2026, New Zealand will implement a nationally consistent assessment and reporting system in primary and intermediate schools to provide parents with clearer, comparable information on their children's progress in reading, writing, and maths. This new framework includes twice-yearly progress check-ins supported by the SMART monitoring tool and replaces a system over 20 years old, addressing long-standing concerns from educational experts about inconsistent reporting. Alongside these changes, the government is enhancing support services such as structured literacy and maths interventions to help students early and improve overall achievement.
Tags: Erica Stanford Education Review Office New Zealand Assessment Institute SMART tool Ministry of Education principals’ associations teachers structured literacy learning support coordinators teacher aideEducation Minister Erica Stanford Announces New Pay Deal for Area School Principals
3 months ago | 554 viewsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announced the successful renewal of the Area School Principals’ Collective Agreement, which benefits over 140 principals with improved pay and conditions. Key enhancements include a 4.7% pay increase, a $6,000 NCEA Change Implementation Allowance, phased increases to principal payments, and a $5,000 mentor allowance. The settlement reflects a commitment to professional development, student achievement, and productive negotiations supporting rural school leadership.
Tags: Erica Stanford Area School Principals Education Minister pay negotiations collective agreement rural communities professional learning student achievement NCEA Change Implementation Allowance Career Structure paymentsNew Pay Agreement Boosts Secondary Principals' Salaries and Support in NZ
3 months ago | 544 viewsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announced the successful renewal of the Secondary Principals’ Collective Agreement, approved by the Secondary Principals’ Association of NZ and the Post Primary Teachers Association. The agreement includes a 4.7% base salary increase, a new $15,000 allowance for leading NCEA changes, and recognition for supporting aspiring principals, benefiting around 330 secondary principals from Term 1 next year. Stanford emphasized the importance of principals in raising student achievement and thanked all parties involved for constructive negotiations aimed at supporting teachers and students.
Tags: Erica Stanford Secondary Principals’ Association of NZ SPANZ Post Primary Teachers Association PPTA Secondary Principals’ Collective Agreement Sir Brian Roche Education Minister secondary principals NCEASecondary Teachers Secure Pay Rise in New Collective Agreement Settlement
4 months ago | 652 viewsEducation Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for nearly 25,000 secondary teachers following a majority vote by the Post Primary Teachers' Association members to accept the settlement. The agreement includes a cumulative pay increase of up to 4.7% by January 2027, increased management allowances, and the introduction of a Principal’s Nominee Allowance. This settlement reflects the government's commitment to investing in education and supporting teachers to deliver high-quality learning for students.
Tags: Erica Stanford Post Primary Teachers' Association PPTA Secondary Teachers Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement STCA Education Minister Principal’s Nominee Allowance New Zealand Teachers Pay NegotiationsNew Zealand Launches Expanded Curriculum for Students with High Needs
5 months ago | 536 viewsThe Government is introducing the Expanded New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) to assist 12,000 students with high and complex additional needs starting from Term 1 next year. This resource aims to provide clear guidance and evidence-based practices for teachers in delivering curriculum-aligned teaching, particularly in English and Mathematics. Developed in collaboration with the Specialist Education Principals’ Association of New Zealand, the Expanded NZC ensures that learners' needs are recognized and supported for their progress and achievement.
Tags: Government New Zealand Curriculum Education Minister Erica Stanford Specialist Education Principals’ Association of New Zealand Expanded NZC English Mathematics learners progress achievementGetting more trainee teachers into rural schools
9 months ago | 1304 viewsThe 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.
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