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 - please see links above.
National Education Goals (NEGs) – Ministry of Education - please see links above.
National Education and Learning Priorities 2020 – Ministry of Education
Education 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 – Ka Hāpaitia | The Māori Education Strategy – Ministry of Education
Te Marautanga o Aotearoa – TKI website
2020 Action Plan for Pacific Education – 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
The school planning and reporting framework – Ministry of Education
NAG 3: Personnel and employment
Understanding school employment
Education and the law: employment
Employment – NZSTA
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
Funding and financials – Ministry of Education
Operational funding components – Ministry of Education
Payments by parents
School uniforms and supplies (PDF) – Commerce Commission
Property
Facilities and operations - Ministry of Education
Protecting your school and assets – Fire and Emergency NZ
NAG 5: Safety of students and employees
Health and safety – Ministry of Education
Te Kahu Tōī Intensive Wraparound Service – Ministry of Education. Support for children in Years 0 to 10 with complex behaviour, social and learning needs.
The Tertiary and International Learners 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
Guidance on Schools - What does the Food Act mean for me? (PDF) – Ministry of Primary Industries
NAG 7: School charter
The school planning and reporting framework – Ministry of Education
NAG 8: Variance
Analysis of variance overview and template – see National Education Goals and National Administration Guidelines - Ministry of Education
