Pursuant to section 476(1) of the Education and Training Act 2020, I give notice that there are six upcoming vacancies and one current vacancy in the membership of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (“Council”).

The current vacancy is due to a resignation of an appointed member. The replacement appointment will be for a term lasting until 30 June 2025.

The upcoming vacancies are for up to six Council members, including the Chair and Deputy Chair. A further seven members will be elected by the teaching profession. All members will serve three-year terms beginning from July 2025.

When considering whether to appoint an individual as a member of the Council, I will:

1. take into account each candidate’s ability to carry out the duties of a member of the Council and represent the public interest; and
2. have regard to the collective skills, experience, and knowledge making up the overall composition of the Council, including (but not limited to) the candidate’s knowledge and experience in any of the following areas:
1. education,
2. governance,
3. leadership experience and skills,
4. financial skills,
5. understanding of the partnership principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Those wishing to apply for the current and/or upcoming vacancies should email a cover letter and CV to Appointments.Mailbox@education.govt.nz by 10 March 2025 for the current vacancy, and 31 March 2025 for the upcoming vacancies.

Dated at Wellington this 28th day of February 2025.

ERICA STANFORD, Minister of Education.