Administration links
The links on this page connect you to sources of administrative information commonly used by principals.
General information
National Administration Guidelines (NAGs)
National Education Guidelines (NEGs)
Education legislation
These Acts provide the legal basis for all school operations and processes:
Education Act 1989, which established the present systems of governance and management for state and integrated schools.
Information by NAG
NAG 1: Curriculum delivery and student achievement
Assessment Resource Banks in English, maths, and science
Consider the Evidence: use of data in secondary schools
Ka Hikitia: Managing for Success
Managing the Special Education Grant
Te Kaupapa Marautanga o Aotearoa
NAG 2: Planning, reviewing, and reporting
Better Relationships for Better Learning
First-time Principals programme module 1: planning and reporting
NAG 2a:
NAG 3: Personnel and employment
Criteria for teacher registration
Key Features of Appraisal Effectiveness
Understanding school employment
Professional leaders and employees
NAG 4: Finance and resourcing
Financial information for schools
Property
Independent schools: property management
Integrated schools: property management
State schools: property management
PMIS: property information on your school
NAG 5: Safety of students and employees
Code of practice for the pastoral care of international students
EOTC guidelines: bringing the curriculum alive
NAG 6: Comply with all general legislation
ENROL – the school student enrolment register
Student attendance guidelines and information
Education Review Office information
Handbook of Contractual Obligations and Undertakings: schools
