ECE Voice


Early childhood teachers so an incredibly important job. But their pay is up to 52% behind kindergarten and primary with the same skills, qualifications and responsibilities. We believe the government needs to act now to fix the gap.
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 teaching 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.
For more information please email neweducators@nzei.org.nz or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
NEN Te Kupenga Rangatahi Hui expressions of interest are closed for 2022.
Are you a student or early career educator? Do you want to learn more about how your union campaigns for change and how you can be active in it?
Are you keen to network with other active new educators from around the country?
Expressions of interest open every year in March. Keep an eye out on the Facebook page for when this is live, or check out our events calendar.
Connect with other educators to learn, grown and thrive together.
Connect with other educators to learn, grown and thrive together.
Take a look at our current campaigns and find out how you can get involved.