Darron Monaghan

Ministry of Education of New Zealand

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