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Frequently asked questions about the cultural leadership allowance in the primary teachers' collective agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions about sick leave for NZEI Te Riu Roa members.

Here are the posters for teacher aide professional development in English and Te Reo.

Here is the 2023 NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Report.

Previous scholarship recipients have created a wide variety of valuable work, and in many cases the work has contributed to their postgraduate studies. You can view a summary of their application, and final reports below.

NZEI Te Riu Roa applied to initiate a Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for the Early Childhood Education sector on 1 May 2023. On 19 June 2023, NZEI Te Riu Roa received a notice from the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) approving our FPA application.

As a member of your union, you have a significant role and place in shaping the future of the sector. You are the voice of future educators. Your union membership is free while you’re studying or looking for work in the ECE, Primary or Special Education sectors.

Pay scales apply to teachers who are part of a Collective Agreement, such as the Kindergarten Teachers’ Collective Agreement or the Early Childhood Education Collective Agreement.

An employment agreement is an agreement between you and your employer – you’ve probably heard it mentioned before as a ‘contract’. Your employment agreement dictates what to expect about your role and your working conditions. All employees in all industries must have a written employment agreement.