Principal Development Map

The Principal Development Map (PDM) is an interactive tool for aspiring and current principals. It contains professional learning, development opportunities and resources to support your career growth.

What's listed on the PDM?

The PDM is categorised into seven different sections:

• Principals' Pathway Supports (Ministry-funded supports)
• Courses & Programmes
• Leadership Opportunities & Awards
• Professional Supports
• Associations & Organisations
• Resources
• Events.

The professional learning and development (PLD) opportunities are focused on developing school principal capability. They include opportunities from:

• New Zealand and Australian Principal Associations and New Zealand peak bodies
• the Ministry of Education, Education Review Office and Teaching Council
• relevant NZQA approved and Australian regulated programmes
• PLD providers from the pre-approved All-of-Government suppliers list
• current Ministry of Education contractors and Ministry of Education PLD panel members
• other PLD providers reviewed using set standards. 

Using the tool

You can access the PDM using the link below. Use the filters to refine your search.

Once you have found something of interest, select the option for further information and a direct link to the provider. 

We aim to give you confidence in the offerings on this platform. We also encourage you to do your own research before engaging with any of the provider's services.

Professional registered coaches

To be published on the PDM, professional registered coaches must not be currently employed in a principal role and must meet the one of following criteria:  

• Hold professional accreditation through the Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership (IECL); or
• A current member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) or European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC); or
• A member of Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ). 

Professional development fund for principals

Principals covered by the PPCBU Collective Agreement (or relevant IEA) can access a professional development fund for professional learning activities that are listed on the PDM and in line with Ministry criteria. More information is available at:

Primary principals' collective and individual employment agreements - Ministry of Education

Contact us

Please contact us if you are a principal or school leader and have a question about what is offered, or you are a provider and want to register your interest in having your offerings listed on the PDM.

We're here to help.

Email: ohumahi.support@education.govt.nz