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 education career.
Te Kupenga Rangatahi (NEN) is a network of Early Childhood, Primary and Intermediate teaching students, beginning teachers and MoE Field Staff in their first few years of teaching. We come together to:
Student membership of NZEI Te Riu Roa is free and brings a host of benefits, networking opportunities, targeted training and PD, fun events, as well as help with finding your first job. NZEI Te Riu Roa has the collective strength to negotiate improved pay and conditions - we have a proud history of successful big-picture campaigns, and help with the tricky on-the-job stuff for our members.
Check out Te Kupenga Rangatahi Succession and Pou here.
For more information please email neweducators@nzei.org.nz or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
Connect with other educators to learn, grow and thrive together.
Connect with other educators to learn, grow and thrive together.
Take a look at our current campaigns and find out how you can get involved.
NZEI Te Riu Roa is committed to the protection and upholding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe in the power of unity and the importance of working together to ensure that the rights and interests of our members, and all Māori, are respected and advanced.
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