Apply for a LAT
Find out how to apply for a LAT.
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
Start by speaking with the Delegated Authoriser (DA) at the school or kura you plan to work at to make sure you are set up with the right credentials.
The DA will send you an Education Sector Logon (ESL) invitation with the Hapori Matatū LAT role, which is necessary before logging in.
Once your application is submitted, the principal must endorse it and verify your identity via the teacher portal | My Rawa.
If you don't have one set up, you can find more information on our webpage.
Go the Teaching Council website and click 'My Login' in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
Log in using your My Rawa details.
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.
Follow the prompts on the page and submit your application.
What else you'll need to know
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.
