Administration links
Links to sources of administrative information commonly used by principals.
On 1 January 2023, the National Education Goals (NEGs) and the National Administration Guidelines (NAGs) ceased to have effect.
This page is currently being refreshed. Please refer to the following sites for the most up-to-date information:
National Education Goals (NEGs) and National Administration Guidelines (NAGs)
General information
National Administration Guidelines (NAGs) – Ministry of Education
National Education Goals (NEGs) – Ministry of Education
National Education and Learning Priorities 2020 – Ministry of Education
Schooling circulars – Ministry of Education
Education legislation
The Education and Training Act 2020 provides the legal basis for all school operations and processes. It established the present systems of governance and management for state and integrated schools.
Education and Training Act 2020 – Legislation website
Information by NAG
NAG 1: Curriculum delivery and student achievement
Assessment Resource Banks in English, maths, and science – NZCER
e-asTTle – TKI website
Ka Hikitia: accelerating success – Ministry of Education
Te Marautanga o Aotearoa – TKI website
Pasifika Education Plan – Ministry of Education
Inclusive education guides – TKI website
The New Zealand Curriculum – TKI website
Cultural competencies for teachers
Tātaiako – Teaching Council
Tapasā – Teaching Council
NAG 2: Planning, reviewing, and reporting
Planning and reporting – Ministry of Education
NAG 3: Personnel and employment
Understanding school employment
Education and the law: employment
Employment – NZSTA
Employment agreements – Ministry of Education
Applying for registration – Teaching Council
Professional growth cycle - Teaching Council
Creating an induction and mentoring programme – Teaching Council
People and employment – Ministry of Education
Police vetting for schools and kura Māori – Ministry of Education
Schools' payroll – Education Payroll website
NAG 4: Finance and resourcing
Banking staffing – Ministry of Education
Managing school finances – Ministry of Education
Operational funding components – Ministry of Education
Payments by parents
Circular 2018/01 – Ministry of Education
School uniforms and supplies (PDF) – Commerce Commission
Property
State schools property management – Ministry of Education
Integrating schools into the state system – Ministry of Education
Private schools' registration and management – Ministry of Education
Property information on your school – Ministry of Education
Protecting your school and assets – Fire and Emergency NZ
NAG 5: Safety of students and employees
Keeping people healthy and safe – Ministry of Education
Pastoral care and wellbeing – Ministry of Education
Behaviour services to help schools and students – Ministry of Education
Pastoral care of international students code of practice – NZQA website
EOTC guidelines: bringing the curriculum alive – TKI website
Health and safety FAQs for schools – Worksafe NZ
NAG 6: Comply with all general legislation
ENROL - enrolment register – Ministry of Education
Managing student attendance – Ministry of Education
Food safety for schools and kura – Ministry of Primary Industries
NAG 7: School charter
Education and Training Act 2020: Improving schools' planning and reporting – Ministry of Education
NAG 8: Variance
Analysis of variance overview and template – see National Education Goals and National Administration Guidelines - Ministry of Education
