How to log into My Rawa for the first time as a New LAT
If you are applying for your first Limited Authority to Teach (LAT) or are a LAT holder who has never submitted an online application via Hapori Matatū, use this guide to find out how to log into our new teacher portal, My Rawa, for the first time.
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Steps to log in as a new LAT
To begin using the teacher portal, My Rawa, new LAT holders or previous LAT holders who have never submitted an online application will need the help of their Delegated Authoriser (DA) before they can log into the portal.
The LAT will need to be set up with an Education Sector Login (ESL) and have a LAT Role assigned to them in Hapori Matatū. From there, they can activate their Teaching Council account and get access to the portal, My Rawa.
Follow the steps below.
For LAT holders with no ESL account
Set up your ESL login
1.You will receive an email invitation from your Delegated Authoriser at your school. Accept this invitation to set up your ESL by opening the link, then continue to follow the steps to set up your ESL username and passphrase.
2.A page will pop up with your details. You can continue to set up your Teaching Council user account.
Set up your Teaching Council user account
1. Go to the main website.
2.Click My Login in the top right-hand corner of the site to access the portal. This will open a login window.
3.Underneath the details for your username and new password, select the link that begins with Don’t have login details?
4.You will then be taken to a Hapori Matatū landing page.
5.Scroll down and select the tile named New LATs.
6.A pop up will appear. Select the ESL 2025 button.
7.You’ll be taken back to the ESL log in screen – enter your ESL username and passphrase as created by your DA.
8.You'll then be asked for your existing registration number. If you have one, you'll be asked to enter this and your date of birth. This will link your ESL and your Teaching Council account.
If you answer ‘no’ to having an existing registration number, you will be asked to click ‘Next’ to complete. Once you have finished setting up your Hapori Matatū account, you will be sent to a landing page which prompts you to check your email.
9.A password reset link will be sent to this email address.
Create your My Rawa account
10.Clicking the link in the email will take you to the Teaching Council password reset page.
11.Enter your new password twice and click ‘Change Password’. Note: The password will need to contain at least eight characters, including at least one number and one letter, and will need to be unique. If you have already used the password for logging into this site, it will not be accepted.
12.Once you have set your password, go back to the main website.
13.Then, click My Login in the top right-hand corner of the site to access the portal. This will open a login window where you can enter your username and new password. Your username can be found in your password reset email.
14.Start using .
For LAT holders with an ESL account
1. Go to the main website
2.Click My Login in the top right-hand corner of the site to access the portal. This will open a login window.
3.Underneath the details for your username and new password, select the link that begins with Don’t have login details?
4.This will take you to a Hapori Matatū landing page.
5.Scroll down and select the tile named New LATs
6.A pop up will appear. Select the ESL 2025 button
7.You’ll be taken back to the ESL log in screen – enter your ESL username and passphrase as created by your DA.
8.You'll then be asked for your existing registration number. If you have one, you'll be asked to enter this and your date of birth. This will link your ESL and your Teaching Council account.
If you answer ‘no’ to having an existing registration number, you will be asked to click ‘Next’ to complete. Once you have finished setting up your Hapori Matatū account, you will be sent to a landing page which prompts you to check your email.
9.After you enter these details and hit submit, you will be sent to a landing page which prompts you to check your email.
Create your My Rawa account
10.Enter your new password twice and click ‘Change Password’. Note: The password will need to contain at least eight characters, including at least one number and one letter, and will need to be unique. If you have already used the password for logging into this site, it will not be accepted.
11.Once you have set your password, go back to the main website.
12. Then, click My Login in the top right-hand corner of the site to access the portal. This will open a login window where you can enter your username and new password. Your username can be found in your password reset email.
13. Start using .
Need help?
If you’re having any trouble accessing or logging into My Rawa - our Contact Centre team is here to help.
- Call us on +64 4 471 0852
- Or email us at enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz
Don’t hesitate to reach out - we’re here to make things easier for you.
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