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Registration and Certification

Whai tiwhiketetanga
Registration and Certification

Registration and certification is the way we ensure all teachers in Aotearoa are qualified, capable and ethical professionals.
Joining the profession

Becoming a teacher

What is registration and certification?

Hapori Matatū | Online Community

For beginning teachers

Applying for registration

Applying for a Tōmua | Provisional Practising Certificate

Taking part in induction and mentoring

Proof of identity

Fee and levy information
For teachers

Applying for a full practising certificate for the first time

Renewing a practising certificate with satisfactory recent teaching experience

Renewing a practising certificate after a period of absence

Requirements for renewing a practising certificate

Working in an approved setting outside centres, schools or kura

Working as learning support coordinators

For overseas-trained teachers

Moving to teach in Aotearoa New Zealand

Applying for registration

Applying for a Tōmua | Provisional Practising Certificate

Satisfactorily trained to teach

Teaching evidence for overseas-trained teachers

Language competency requirements

Overseas police clearance
For professional leaders

Your role in supporting teachers

Endorsing an application

Creating an induction and mentoring programme

Requesting an extension to teach

For relief teachers

For Limited Authority to Teach

For guidance counsellors

Requesting an extension to teach
Professional Practice

Mahi ngaiotanga
Professional Practice

Teachers have a professional obligation to develop professional relationships with a diverse range of learners and whānau and maintain and raise professional standards.
Our Code, Our Standards

Rauhuia | Leadership Space

Professional Growth Cycle

Professional Growth Cycle recorded webinars and resources

Tupuranga Ngaio

Hui topa - Tupuranga Ngaio

Professional Growth Cycle guidance for relief and part-time teachers
ITE providers

Approved ITE Programmes leading to Teacher Registration

Information for new ITE graduates

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Strengthening mathematics/numeracy entry requirements for English medium primary Initial Teacher Education

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Evaluating a concern

Conduct concerns

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Reporting a concern

Assessing a concern

Investigating a concern

Complaints Assessment Committee

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Self Service

Mahi whaiaro
Self Service

Find out what you can do online, including registering, recertifying, tracking or endorsing an application, or submitting a report.
Find your registration number or registration status

Registering and renewing

Register as a teacher after studying in New Zealand

Renew your practising certificate

Check an open application
Download your practising certificate

How to video resources
For professional leaders

Completing online identity verification

Completing online endorsement request

Requesting an extension to teach

Submitting a mandatory report
Resource Centre

Te pokapū rauemi
Resource Centre

Search by topic for webinars, videos, documents and more to help your practice and leadership grow.

Our Code, Our Standards

Rauhuia | Leadership Space

Te Umanga Whakaako

Tapasā: cultural competency framework for teachers of Pacific learners

Tātaiako: cultural competencies for teachers of Māori learners

Unteach Racism
Webinars and events

Teaching Today podcast

Research and development

Development of the Code and Standards

Development of the Leadership Strategy

Development of the ITE programme requirements

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Research archive
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About Us

The Teaching Council | Matatū Aotearoa is the professional body representing teachers in early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling.
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