14 July 2025
John Luke

Official Information Act – Competency Authority

Tēnā koe John
Thank you for your email dated 17 June 2025 requesting information as follows:
I noted, you have recently call for nomination for your Competence Authority
May I ask how you called for public nomination and on what platform you have call for public
nominations e.g. govt.jobs website. A copy of your ad as well. Also, how many applications you
have received from the public and how many you have received from other nominating agencies
such as TPK or Ministry of women etc for your role. How many you have shortlisted and how many
you have interviewed. Also, can I request to view the appointment letter if there is one sent to the
previous appointee and what's the pay rate. I am happy for you to remove all the personal
information.
We have considered these requests under the Official Information Act 1982 and can advise as follows.
Competence Authority Nominations – Advertisement
The  Council  advertised  for  position  on  13  June  2025  via  Seek  and  our  website.  A  copy  of  the
advertisement has been attached to this response.
Competence Authority Nominations – Applicants
The  Council received 26 applicants. No applicants were nominated by Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry for
Women,  or  any  other  nominating  agency.  Of  those  26  applicants  six  were  shortlisted.  Interviews  are
currently being conducted with shortlisted candidates and will conclude on 17 July 2025. Once decisions
are made, successful candidates shall receive notice of their appointment, a copy of which is attached to
this release.

Nāku noa, nā

Tamahau Te Rau
Pou Kaiawha | Deputy Chief Executive.
Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Taranaki Whanui,
Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa

Competency Authority – LAY Panel Member
Please note, this is a casual, on-call contract

Ko wai tātau | Who are we:

Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand is the professional body for kaiako
| teachers, providing direction for the teaching profession from early childhood education through
primary and secondary schooling in both English and Māori medium settings. We honour Te Tiriti
o Waitangi and are committed to lifting the status and mana of the teaching profession, learning
collaboratively  with  kaiako,  supporting  quality  leadership  and  teaching,  and  strengthening  the
regulatory and disciplinary framework in a fit-for-purpose way.

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity:

We are seeking LAY members to join the Competency Authority (CA) Panel for a three-year term.  A
"lay member" generally refers to a person who is not a professional or expert in a particular field or
profession, but who participates in a committee, board, or organisation related to that field.
As  a  panel  member,  you  will  contribute  to  deliberations  and  decisions,  determining  whether  a
teacher's  practice  meets  the  required  level  of  competence  and  deciding  the  most  appropriate
outcomes for complaints and reports referred to the Competency Authority.

Panel members must be available to attend meetings in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington and
prepare by reviewing all information presented.  Domestic travel within Aotearoa | New Zealand
may be required, and commitment to preparatory work for meetings is essential.

He kōrero e pā ana ki a koe | About you:

The ideal candidate will have previous board and/or governance experience in a similar role, a
strong sense of fairness, and the ability to uphold the mana of teaching.  Effective communication
and listening skills are crucial.

To be successful, you will possess the following attributes:

•  Strong competency in Tikanga, Te Ao Māori, and Te Reo Māori is an advantage
•  Demonstrated  competency,  understanding  and/or  knowledge  of  Pasifika  values  and
cultures.  Fluency in a Pasifika language is also an advantage
•  Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understanding its application in schools, kura, and
early childhood settings
•  Demonstrated educational leadership through support of colleagues and reporting teams
in their ongoing professional learning
•  Ability to contribute to well-reasoned discussions and decisions, and be receptive to views
expressed by other panel members
•  Free from bias and conversant with the principles of natural justice
•  Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially in group settings
•  Confidence to ask questions when information is unclear or unsound
•  Awareness  of  the  views,  expectations,  and  attitudes  of  parents  and  whānau  in  the
communities of Aotearoa | New Zealand

Ka pēhea koe ka tono mai | How to apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please click "Apply Now" and submit a recent CV along with a brief
cover letter outlining your reasons for applying.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 13 June 2025. For inquiries, please
email: [email address]

Please note that applicants must reside in New Zealand and have the legal right to work here.
Successful appointment is conditional upon criminal record checks, background and reference
checks.

Date

Name
Email:

Tēnā koe _______,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been successful in your application to become a Member
of the Competence Authority at Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
We  were  impressed  by  your  knowledge,  skills,  and  commitment  to  upholding  te  Ngā  Paerewa  |  the
standards  of  the  profession.    We  have  no  doubt  that  this  new  opportunity  will  further  enhance  the
Teaching Council’s mahi in this area.

Matatū Aotearoa is an organisation that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We expect all our on-call contractors
to demonstrate and progress in their commitment to developing their knowledge and understanding of
Te Reo me ngā tikanga Māori during their time at the Council, and we will support them in this journey.

We shall be forwarding you contract to sign, outlining the role and some of the associated administrative
requirements.

We will also be in touch with you shortly to set up a number of online meetings to introduce you to other
Competency Authority Members and the Teacher Quality team, induct you into IT processes, and share
the privacy expectations of this role.

On receipt of this letter, please confirm acceptance of this role by return email to our People and Culture
inbox: [email address]

You are welcome to seek independent advice before accepting this offer. To enable you to do so, this
offer will remain open until [insert date here].

If you have any pātai, please feel free to contact me by email:  [email address]  We
are looking forward to meeting with you soon.

Ngā mihi nui,

Jayne Franklin
Pou Whakahaere | Manager, Teacher Quality

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