Moving to teach in Aotearoa New Zealand
Keen to teach in Aotearoa New Zealand? It's a big move, please read the important information on this page before you apply.
Applying for registration
To enter the teaching profession, you first need to apply for and be granted Kaiako Whai Rēhitanga | Teacher Registration.
Applying for a Tōmua | Provisional Practising Certificate
Tōmua | Provisional is the first practising certificate you will hold when you start teaching in New Zealand.
Satisfactorily trained to teach
If you were trained as a teacher overseas there are a few pathways for us to determine if you meet our satisfactorily trained to teach requirements.
Teaching evidence for overseas-trained teachers
Please collate evidence of overseas teaching service for your Tōmua | Provisional Practising Certificate.
Language competency requirements
High quality teaching requires competency in the languages of New Zealand’s national curricula – English or te reo Māori. Find out how to provide evidence of your competency.
Overseas police clearance
To gain registration and certification you will need to provide an overseas police clearance if you have lived overseas for 12 months or more within the last 10 years.