Our Ministers
The Ministry of Education is accountable to the Minister of Education, the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, and the Associate Ministers of Education.
Hon Hekia Parata - Minister of Education
Minister Parata is also the Minister Responsible for the Education Review Office.
Find out more about Hon Hekia Parata on the Beehive website.
Hon Steven Joyce - Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Minister Joyce is also Minister for Economic Development, Minister of Science and Innovation, and Associate Minister of Finance.
You can find out more about Hon Steven Joyce on the Beehive website.
Hon Craig Foss - Associate Minister of Education
Associate Minister Foss is also Minister of Commerce and Minister of Broadcasting.
Find out more about Hon Craig Foss on the Beehive website.
Hon John Banks - Associate Minister of Education
Associate Minister Banks is also Minister for Regulatory Reform, Minister for Small Business, and Associate Minister of Commerce.
Find out more about Hon John Banks on the Beehive website.
Hon Dr Pita Sharples - Associate Minister of Education
Associate Minister Dr Sharples is also Minister of Māori Affairs and Associate Minister of Corrections.
Find out more about Hon Dr Pita Sharples on the Beehive website.