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Nau mai haere mai. Welcome

At New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) we provide a range of services to all boards of trustees to support and enhance boards’ capability in governance and employment. We are the most influential leader of effective school governance in Aotearoa and we represent the interests of our member boards.

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Latest news

Non Union Staff Members new entitlement 01 October 2019
Oct 17 2019
Non Union Staff Members new entitlement 01 October 2019

As advised in our update of the 27 September 2019, the Ministry of Education have released the latest promulgated-IEAs (“IEAs”).

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Additional teacher-only days for primary settings
Oct 10 2019
Additional teacher-only days for primary settings

We have received a further update from the Secretary of Education on the implementation of the additional teacher only days.

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Official Information Act (OIA) request
Oct 10 2019
Official Information Act (OIA) request

We have received advice from the Office of the Ombudsman that the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society’s survey to all schools is an Official...

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Promulgated IEA announcement
Sep 27 2019
Promulgated IEA announcement

The Ministry of Education will release the newly promulgated individual employment agreements (IEAs) for primary, secondary and area school...

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NZSTA Knowledge Hub

Our Knowledge Hub is where you can find a range of learning tools to help in your role as a school trustee. Choose from the interactive modules, videos, podcasts, e-books and real-life board scenarios.

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NZSTA Conference

Our 31st annual Conference will be held in July 2020 in Rotorua. This is our premier membership event with professional development seminars, keynote speakers and over 900 school trustees attending from around the country. Attendance is limited.

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NZSTA Workshops

Throughout the year we run a wide number of events and workshops free for all trustees and the community. Look through the upcoming events in your local area and book them online.

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Become a Member

Member schools have access to an exclusive range of benefits; advocacy, regional representation, the NZSTA Conference, a range of discounts for your school and more.

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Copyright

Copyright licenses enable schools to access print, music and audio-visual content far beyond what is permitted by the Copyright Act. Make sure you have the correct level of copyright cover.

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Advice and Support Team

Our Advice and Support Centre is a team of experienced governance and employment advisers at a national and local level working alongside schools in assisting them with their queries.

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About us

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E tipu e rea
In our children lies our future

Learn about us and why our brand is much more than our name, our logo and strapline. It is a living entity that reflects the very essence of NZSTA – who we are and what we do.

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Our Organisation

NZSTA is a membership-based national organisation representing the interests of its member boards. Membership of NZSTA is open to boards of trustees of any state or state integrated school.

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