Web Directory > NZ > Education > Professional Development

• Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance
  Provider of professional education and training to the insurance industry throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. Information about the institute, its courses and conferences.
  
  
• College of Law = Te Whare Kura Ture o Aotearoa
  Information for prospective students about the College's Professional Legal Studies Course online.
  
  
• Design Association of New Zealand Inc.
  DANZ (Design Association of New Zealand) is the professional organisation for design practitioners, providing professional recognition and career development. Includes information about training and the Professional Indemnity Insurance Scheme.
  
  
• Educational Leadership Centre, School of Education, University of Waikato
  Offers graduate programmes in educational leadership, research and consultancy services. Some research available online; online ordering of resources. Includes information on the online Leaders-NET discussion group and conference information.
  
  
• HETTANZ : Home Economics and Technology Teachers' Association of New Zealand
  The Home Economics and Technology Teachers' Association provides a forum for teachers to share ideas and experiences. HETTANZ promotes professional development and encourages research related to home economics education.
  
  
• Information literacy online (NZ)
  Includes a forum for teachers ; readings on cognitive, technological and library literacy and the 3Doors to infoliteracy programme model which was developed at UNITEC Institute of Technology.
  
  
• Institute of Professional Legal Studies
  The Institute of Professional Legal Studies provides practical training for law graduates, before admission to the bar, in the professional roles and responsibilities of lawyers, and skills needed for legal practice. This site includes a handbook of courses and requirements.
  
  
• Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand
  Includes information about teacher training courses and the IRMT Diploma. Also provides a database of music teachers.
  
  
• LeadSpace
  For principals and school leaders. Contains resources relating to school management and professional development.
  
  
• Learning Network NZ : leading learning in New Zealand, formerly West Auckland Education Centre
  Provides courses and resources to support teachers in maintaining effectiveness and continuing their professional development. The site provides information about its services and courses, online booking for courses, and online ordering of resources.
  
  
• Māori in mainstream : te tere auraki
  The professional development strategy Te Tere Auraki (to 'navigate the mainstream river') is focused on improving teaching and learning for Māori students in mainstream schools.
  
  
• Multi Serve = Āwhina Rau
  Multi-Serve Education Trust provides independent consultancy and professional development services to schools.
  
  
• National Association of Media Educators
  The New Zealand education sector professional organisation supporting the cause of media education. The site describes N.A.M.E., lists news and events; provides information on media studies, an online version of the newsletter Script, and links to relevant sites.
  
  
• Network for Women in Dairying
  A network which aims to support, educate and mentor women involved in dairying. Includes details about online networking, conferences, regional meetings, and practical information about dairying.
  
  
• New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers
  The New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers (NZAMT) is the organisation that brings together educationalists from all levels of the education sector in New Zealand, from preschool to tertiary, to promote better teaching and learning of mathematics.
  
  
• New Zealand Commerce and Economic Teachers Association Inc (Affiliated to Business Australasia Inc)
  CETA's focus is on educators in accounting, business education, economics, legal studies and text and information management. In addition to information about CETA, the site includes profiles of the above subjects, and a description of curriculum services available to teachers.
  
  
• New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association
  The New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association was established in 1986, to provide a nationally recognised assessment scheme for outdoor instructors. The scheme is performance based, reflecting the minimum requirements for a person to lead or instruct others in a given environment and situation. Presently NZOIA administers a nationally recognised award scheme for bush, alpine, abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, and caving. The website has: information, publications, programmes, awards and links.
  
  
• New Zealand Police
  Learn about what it takes to be a cop, the different jobs available, and hear on-the-job stories. Includes a test of skills needed to be a new recruit.
  
  
• New Zealand Reading Association (Incorporated) : NZRA
  NZRA consists of regional councils which encourage membership of teachers, parents, and literacy educators. It aims to ensure that students are motivated and enthusiastic readers and writers.
  
  
• NZATD : supporting people and performance
  The New Zealand Association for Training and Development is the professional association for workplace learning and performance / training and development specialists in New Zealand. The site provides information about the NZATD and its branches. The branch pages include full-text reports and articles.
  
  
• NZEALS : New Zealand Educational Administration & Leadership Society
  Professional society that caters for educational leadership on a cross-sectoral basis. Society and branch news; conferences; services; awards and publications.
  
  
• NZIM : New Zealand Institute of Management
  The New Zealand Institute of Management aims to contribute to national prosperity by improving the quality of management in New Zealand. It offers both corporate and personal membership. The web site describes training programmes, activities and resources.
  
  
• PrintNZ online
  Access to sites of printing industries in New Zealand and PrintNZ sites including PrintNZ Training which has information on careers in the industry.
  
  
• Project Management Institute New Zealand
  PMINZ provides professional development opportunities through an annual conference, seminar series and facilitation of study groups for those wanting to gain their Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Includes Special Interest Groups that cater to the different industries.
  
  
• SPANZ : Secondary Principals' Association of New Zealand Inc
  National association which promotes the professional and personal wellbeing of members. Includes newletters, publications and a discussion group.
  
  
• StepUp Foundation
  The foundation organises two day events to encourage and mentor teenagers and enables young people to realise their potential to make a difference in their future.
  
  
• Te Kete Ipurangi = The Online Learning Centre
  Bilingual portal-plus web community providing quality assured educational material for teachers, school managers, and the wider education community. A Ministry of Education initiative.
  
  
• Te Rōpū Whakahau = Māori Library & Information Workers Assn
  Professional association for Māori who work in libraries, archives and information services. Includes newsletters, publications list, Māori subject headings information.
  
  
• TEAM solutions : total education, advice and management : me whakakotahi- ahu whakamua
  Auckland College of Education's site for professional development of teachers. Has curriculum details, access to teacher resources and links to professional organisations.
  
  
• Waikato Postgraduate Medicine Inc.
  An incorporated society run by medical practitioners to advance continuing medical education, quality assurance and research in the Waikato area and elsewhere in New Zealand by the provision of a professional programme management service.
  
  
• WIT
  Organisation which supports women in the computer and technology industry by offering meetings and list serves through which they can communicate with other professionals.