Āpiha | Registration Officer

Āpiha | Registration Officer

Āpiha | Registration Officer

- Fixed term contract until 30 June 2025, 40 hours per week.
- Location: Wellington CBD, office-based position.
- Flexible working on offer.

Ko mātou tēnei | Who are we:

Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is the professional body for teachers and provides direction for the teaching profession from early childhood education through primary and secondary schooling in English and Māori medium settings. Matatū Aotearoa is an organisation that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We are committed to lifting the status and mana of the teaching profession, learning collaboratively with teachers, supporting quality leadership, and teaching,





and strengthening the regulatory and disciplinary framework for the profession in a fit for purpose way.

Mō te tūranga | About the role:

In the role of Registration Officer, you will assess and process applications for teacher registration, practising certificates and Limited Authorities to Teach (LAT’s) and ensure teachers meet the Council standards, policies, and legislation.

You will maintain regular contact with teachers, principals and professional leaders and provide high-quality advice and guidance on registration and certification processes.

You will also work closely with the Registration Manager and Registration Team Leaders by providing recommendations of outcomes for each application and escalating complex applications when required.

He kōrero mōu l About you:

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a genuine passion for helping others and enjoy working in an engaging team. You will also have the ability to work in a methodical and accurate manner,





come with excellent customer service skills and have strong attention to detail.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will come with the following attributes:

- Have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant area.
- Basic understanding of the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020 relating to teacher registration and certification and the Council’s Registration Policy.
- Strong competency of Tikanga, Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Te Reo Māori would be an advantage.
- Minimum 1 year of previous experience in a service provision role in the public or private sector.
- Experience using all applications within the Microsoft Office suite including Teams and Planner and intermediate to advanced level of knowledge of Excel.






- Attention to detail with experience in dealing with high volumes of processing data.
- Ability to work both independently on own initiative and as an effective member of a team.

Ka pēhea te tono mai l How to apply:

Please hit apply now to apply for this role. Along with your CV, please provide a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation to apply for this position.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 16 October 2024. For any queries, please send an email to: **************@teachingcouncil.nz

Please note that to apply for this role you must live and have a legal right to work in New Zealand.

Successful appointment is conditional upon Criminal Record check, reference checks and Psychometric Testing.

▶️ Āpiha | Registration Officer
🖊️ Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
📍 Wellington Central