Ministry of Education New Zealand

Keen to start your policy career in 2025? Applications are now open for our Policy Graduate Programme. WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE? An 18-month programme of work with built-in training and development across a couple of the Ministry’s policy teams at our National Office in Wellington, where your analysis and recommendations will contribute to the future of the education system in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is a permanent role. Once you've finished your training you will have an ongoing position within a policy team. APPLY TODAY For more information, including eligibility and application details, head to ➡️ https://bit.ly/3z0XhwU Applications close 4 August. LEARN MORE Our team will also be at the following career expos if you want to stop by for a kōrero: ➡️ University of Auckland: 23 July 2024 ➡️ University of Waikato: 24 July 2024 ➡️ Victoria University: 25 July 2024 ➡️ Otago University: 31 July 2024 Tag someone you think might be interested!

DIVING INTO KAITIAKITANGA 🌳 A virtual field trip to Tamatea Dusky Sound is offering students the opportunity to learn about conservation and guardianship of our environment. Ākonga across the motu can experience Tamatea, a place largely untouched by human footprints, all from the comfort of their own classroom. The opportunity has come about through Tātai Aho Rau Core Education, the Department of Conservation (DOC), and the Ministry of Education. The resources were created from live expeditions into Fiordland and the content was uploaded to the online platform LEARNZ.

CHARTER SCHOOL AGENCY UPDATES: We're pleased to announce Jane Lee has been appointed Charter School Agency Chief Executive, and will be starting next week. Jane (Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha) is currently a Deputy Chief Executive at the Education Review Office, and has more than 30 years' experience in the public sector. We're also happy to announce applications are now open for those interested in establishing a charter school, or converting a state school to a charter school. If you'd like to find out more about how to apply, head to the new Charter Schools Agency website ➡️ https://bit.ly/45ZYfcG You can also find the application pack on the GETS website ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eU6r2d WHAT'S THE PROCESS? This year the Agency will select sponsors to open schools in Term 1 next year, and throughout 2025 and 2026. Decisions will not be made until the legislation is passed and the Authorisation Board appointed, but they can get the process underway. For information for parents, schools and sponsors, head to the charter schools/kura hourua website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghUU8V9f

The nation may be celebrating the rise of Matariki, but many iwi observe Puanga instead to mark the new year. Puanga, known as Rigel, is the bright star seen shining above Tautoru, (Orion’s Belt). The rising of Puanga between May and June in the early morning sky signalled the beginning of winter. To support learning about the traditions of Puanga, we created a suite of Puanga learning resources to bring the stars into the classroom once more! Find the full suite of Puanga resources and other resources to support learning about the stars online at https://bit.ly/3Q2KLWX

Matariki is an abbreviation of ‘Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea’ (‘The Eyes of the God Tāwhirimātea’) and refers to a large cluster of stars, also known as the Pleiades. The predawn rising of Matariki in the mid-winter sky marks the changing of the seasons and the beginning of the Māori New Year. Some iwi recognise this time of year by the appearance of Puanga, and there are also regions where the setting of Rehua marks the new year. The appearance of Matariki marks a time to be with whānau and friends, to reflect on the year that has been and remember our loved ones who have passed. It's also a time to celebrate new beginnings and plan for the year ahead. (📸 Image credit: Matariki.com)

A very cool opportunity from Sport New Zealand! Applications close 5 July, 2024 and information can be found in the post below. Kick start your career in sports and recreation here ⚽🏉

Want to understand your school’s carbon footprint? The Ministry has produced individual carbon footprints for all state sector schools and kura. The footprints are the result of the emissions reporting done by the Ministry on behalf of schools in 2023. This footprint includes your transport emissions, as well as things like energy waste, water, construction and purchased goods and services. If you would like a copy of your carbon footprint, please email: [email protected] Find out more about our work to reduce emissions in schools and kura: https://bit.ly/3KGcERm

2023 NGARIMU WINNERS 📽️ Ngaawaimarino Simpkins (Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Tuhourangi, Ngāti Wahiao, Ngāpuhi) and her video 'Iti rearea, teitei Kahikatea ka taea'. Ngaawaimarino is Head Girl at Rangitoto College in Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland. As part of her Year 12 Te Reo Māori Programme, she became aware of her Papa Hui's involvement in the Māori Battalion. "I wanted to learn more about my Papa Hui so I combined two of my favourite subjects, Te Reo Māori and Media Studies, and returned to Rotorua to create a resource that brings to life a part of my Papa Hui's time in the army," Ngaawaimarino says. The Ngarimu video and waiata composition competitions are open now! Entries close on Sunday 28 July, 2024. ⭐ To learn more about the Ngarimu video competition, go to: https://lnkd.in/dF3UuNu ⭐ To learn more about the new Ngarimu waiata composition competition, go to: https://lnkd.in/giwMppcr

2023 NGARIMU WINNERS 📽️ Hinemaiaia Pitiroi (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāpuhi) and her video 'He raumahara'. Hinemaiaia is an ākonga at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa | Te Reo ki Tūwharetoa in Taupō. Hinemaiaia's video brings to life the story of her tūpuna koroua, Iapeta Morehu, and his time serving in the First World War. "It is very important to keep the memories of our tūpuna alive," she says. The Ngarimu video and waiata composition competitions are open now! Entries close on Sunday 28 July, 2024. ⭐ To learn more about the Ngarimu video competition, go to: https://lnkd.in/dF3UuNu ⭐ To learn more about the new Ngarimu waiata composition competition, go to: https://lnkd.in/giwMppcr

COSY NEW CARPET ⭐ Tamariki at Okoia School are enjoying their new carpet thanks to the Ministry's Ngā iti Kahurangi programme. Carpet tiles with integrated underlay are being introduced as a new improvement to the programme, which will target teaching spaces for primary-aged children. Ngā iti Kahurangi is improving the internal environments of schools that are small or remote at no cost to the school. Okoia School has also received a lighting upgrade and acoustic panels in the classroom ceilings.