We are the Government’s lead advisor on New Zealand’s education system. We shape direction for education agencies and providers, and contribute to the Government’s goals for education.

• Our purpose

We shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes | Tā mātou kaupapa He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga.

• Our vision

Every New Zealander:

– is strong in their national and cultural identity

– aspires for themselves and their children to achieve more

– has the choice and opportunity to be the best they can be

– is an active participant and citizen in creating a strong civil society

– is productive, valued and competitive in the world.

– New Zealand and New Zealanders lead globally.

• Tō mātou moemoeā

Ko ngā tāngata katoa o Aotearoa:

– he pakari i roto i ō rātou ake tuakiritanga, ā-motu, ā-iwi anō

– e whai wawata ana mō rātou ake mē ā rātou tamariki kia nui ake ai te whai

– e taea ai te whiri, te whai huarahi hoki e tino taumata ai te puta

– he tangata takatū, e kirirarau ana ki te whakapakari i te hapori

– he tangata whai hua, whai mana, tauwhāinga anō i te ao.

– Ko runga kē a Aotearoa me ōna uri i te ao.

• We oversee and deliver the following:

– Strategic leadership in the sector

– Support and resources for the community

– Support and resources for education providers

– School property portfolio management

– Support and resources for teachers

– Interventions for target student groups

– Strategic leadership in the tertiary system

– Crown entities