Applying for teacher registration and certification

Registration and certification is the way we make sure that all teachers are qualified and capable to teach in New Zealand.

What you need to do

To enter the teaching profession in New Zealand you need to register as a teacher and apply for a practising certificate with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Contact information

For more information on teacher registration and certification, contact the Teaching Council.

Phone: +64 (0) 4 471 0852

Email: enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz