How NZEI Works
NZEI is a democratic organisation where everyone can play a part – locally and globally! To uphold its responsibilities under the Treaty of Waitangi and give effect to tino rangatiratanga, NZEI has a parallel Māori thread, or structure, called Miro Māori. At a local level you can choose to participate in a branch or Aronui Tomua (the Māori equivalent) or a network that reflects your interests.
Membership Structures
National ExecutiveThe National Executive is the ruling body of NZEI Te Riu Roa.2010 National Executive:
Te Reo AreareTe Reo Areare provides national leadership for NZEI Te Riu Roa in Māori issues, Māori education and for Māori members.Field Officers / TakawaengaIf you're an NZEI member, your field officer or takawaenga is available to support your local organising. NZEI has three regional offices and 10 field offices employing more than 40 field staff and takawaenga.Area CouncilsNZEI has 13 Area Councils. They are regional organisations bringing together representatives from local branches, aronui tomua and networks.Aronui TomuaAronui Tomua are local branches of NZEI members who identify with Te Miro Māori. Aronui Tomua members are represented at Kahui Whetu (Hui-a-Tau), Annual Meetings, and Area Council meetings.BranchesThe best way to meet your NZEI colleagues locally is to get active in your local branch. Each Branch is represented at NZEI's Annual Meeting and at Area Council level.Member AssistThe role of Member Assist is to provide personal and professional support to members in your workplace.Komiti PasifikaKomiti Pasifika is the membership network for Pasifika members and any members involved in Pasifika students' learning.National OfficeNational Office is situated in Wellington. Administration, professional, and industrial staff work on strategic advice, research, policy, advocacy, negotiations, membership, information services, communications, legal matters and professional development.Principals' CouncilThe Principals’ Council is an advisory committee to NZEI’s National Executive. Its role is to advise the National Executive on issues specific to Principals and form an effective link between National Executive, NZEI’s member Principals and their associations.Early Childhood CaucusThe Early Childhood National Caucus is a national representative group which ensures that kindergarten and childcare members have an effective voice within NZEI Te Riu Roa.Support Staff Caucus (SSNCKT)The Support Staff Caucus is a national representative advisory group. The caucus ensures Support Staff have an effective voice within NZEI. Its role is to support issues specific to support staff members, advise the national executive and implement aims and policy objectives.Primary Teachers Advisory Group (PCTAG)The PCTAG promotes the participation of classroom teachers in NZEI, and advises NZEI's National Executive on professional and industrial issues specific to primary teachers. |
