Apply for a LAT
Find out how to apply for a LAT.
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What you’ll need to apply
When you first apply for a LAT, you will need to supply:
- A full curriculum vitae that shows your experience in an industry or field relevant to the application. This must also detail any curricula or assessment knowledge, or skills.
- A written reference from one of your employers, or a practitioner in your relevant industry or field attesting to your knowledge and skills
- Proof of Identity form
How to apply
To apply for a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT) you will need to log into our teacher portal | My Rawa and complete an online application.
Once you log in, you can scroll to the section named I want to. Click on the card called Apply for a LAT. This will take you to Hapori Matatū.
You can view our webpage on getting set up in My Rawa as a LAT.
Your access to Hapori Matatū will be different to that of a registered teacher. An application should be made well before it is needed and extra time allowed to arrange the endorsement.
The cost for a one year LAT is $132.43. This LAT fee and levy will be covered by government funding until 30 June 2028.
See the full fees and levy information.
FAQs
Contact the principal of the kura or school you are going to teach in and ask for the Delegated Authoriser. The Delegated Authoriser will be able to send you an invite to create an ESL account. Once you have an ESL username and password, use it to log into Hapori Matatū.
Your portal: My Rawa
My Rawa is your go-to space for getting started as a teacher in Aotearoa. With tailored guidance and practical tools, it helps you take confident steps in your teaching career.
