Articles tagged with Training Programme

Government Invests $30M to Upgrade Drinking Water in Rural Schools

2 hours ago | 42 views

The Government is investing $30 million through the Drinking Water in Schools Programme to upgrade drinking water infrastructure in around 20% of small, rural schools that manage their own water supply. Nearly 230 schools are involved, with 64 undergoing immediate remediation and 20 having completed full upgrades, improving water safety and reliability. In addition to funding, the Ministry of Education offers resources, technical guidance, and free training to support schools in maintaining safe drinking water.

Tags: Erica Stanford Government Drinking Water Schools Programme rural schools infrastructure Ministry of Education water supply health and safety training programme

New Zealand Boosts Primary Care with Overseas-Trained Doctors Program

1 month ago | 266 views

The New Zealand Government is advancing a programme to integrate overseas-trained doctors already residing in the country into the primary care workforce, with nearly half of the planned placements underway. This initiative supports international doctors in gaining registration and experience in general practice, addressing the key barrier of appointment availability for Kiwis. Alongside expanded digital and after-hours services, the programme aims to strengthen healthcare access nationwide by building a sustainable future medical workforce.

Tags: Simeon Brown New Zealand primary care workforce general practice government training programme healthcare workforce GP appointments hospital experience

Getting more trainee teachers into rural schools

11 months ago | 1511 views

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.

Tags: Erica stanford New zealand Onsite training programme Placements fund Principal Stanford