Rainbow Network
Te Ākonga
Students & New Educators
Te Ākonga me Ngā Kaiako Hou
Are you studying to become an educator or in your first five years working in education?
Join Te Kupenga Rangatahi | New Educators Network at NZEI Te Riu Roa to connect with fellow beginning educators and receive support as you start out.
You’ll also be part of shaping the future – with opportunities to get involved in campaigns to advocate for better pay and conditions in education.
To learn more, click here.
Resources for New Educators
Get involved
Check out these campaigns you can get involved with as a student or new educator!
Initial Teacher Education 2040
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) plays a vital role in our education system, preparing future teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to begin teaching.
Mana Taurite | Pay Equity
As educators, you play a vital role in the lives of tamariki and communities in Aotearoa. Campaigning for pay equity is an historic opportunity to ensure that educators are valued for the work you do.
ECE Voice
Early childhood education, kindergarten, puna reo and kōhanga reo kaiako are in crisis — say 'NO' to the Government's proposed reforms for ECE now!
Stand up for change.
Become a student member for free!
Complete the online application and be a part of creating a better education sector for your future career.