New Zealand education websites
Information and links to government, intersectoral and other education websites in New Zealand.
New Zealand Government websites
EdCentre
Education portal that is a gateway to New Zealand education information.
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Coordinates qualifications and maintains national standards.
Education Review Office
Reports publicly on the quality of education in schools.
Career Services Rapuara
Career advice, planning and information.
New Zealand Teachers Council
Teacher licensing in New Zealand.
Ministry of Social Development
Strategic social policy advice to Government and delivers income support and employment services.
New Zealand Council for Education Research
Provides research, resources and information on education.
New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO
Implements activities on behalf of UNESCO.
Tertiary Education Commission
Funding agency for tertiary education
In-transit
Information to help young people decide what to do when they leave school.
Teaching and Learning Research Initiative
Initiative aimed at building knowledge and creating partnerships in research for improved outcomes for learners.
Ministry of Youth Development
Link to a range of resources relating to the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa
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Intersectoral initiatives
Strengthening Families
A strategy that joins the Health, Education and Welfare sectors of government to improve life outcomes for children.
Evaluation of Social Workers in Schools
A link to the Social Workers in Schools Expansion Evaluation Report. This is a government initiative managed and led by the Department of Child, Youth and Family and involving the Ministries of Health, Education, Pacific Island Affairs and Te Puni Kokiri.
Interagency Information Sharing Guidelines (PDF v1.3, 447kb) (Child, Youth and Family website)
Guidelines to assist organisations involved in the care and protection of children, including schools and others involved in children's education, to apply legislation that limits or allows information to be shared. (This link goes to a PDF downloadable document.)
Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse - Interagency Guidelines
Link to the Child, Youth and Family website.
National Directory of Family Services
A directory that enables you to search by location, service type or key words to identify organisations and services to help individuals and families.
HCN - Children with High and Complex Needs
A link to the website for children with high and complex needs.
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Other educational websites
Centres of Research Excellence Fund
Funding for centres of research excellence.
New Zealand School Trustees Association
NZSTA supports and provides information to boards of trustees in the compulsory education sector.
Independent Schools of New Zealand
ISNZ represents private and independent schools.
Education New Zealand
Information for those who are considering New Zealand as a study destination.