WAG Update - Workforce
2025 Staffing Survey
What is our current and historical reality?
Since 2022, APPA has surveyed members to understand current and historical staffing challenges. This ongoing data collection is crucial as it enables APPA to effectively advocate and develop evidence-based solutions for presentation to the Minister, the Ministry, and key stakeholders.
To inform our mahi please complete the 2025 Staffing Survey. The WAG utilises this information to understand current realities and inform future steps and initiatives.
Recruitment to the Teaching Profession
How can we encourage young adults to enter the teaching profession?
- The WAG is piloting how MOE and APPA can collaborate on participation at high school Careers Expos. The WAG has developed and continues to refine a logistics plan for the expo, including sourcing PCTs to be on the stand and present a 'fresh face' of teaching.
- The WAG will participate in person at the MOE stand at the West Career Expo on 21 May and the North Shore Expo on 29 May.
- The WAG is exploring opportunities to invite high school students into schools for 'taster' days.
Overseas Teacher Recruitment
How can the MOE and/or the government support the recruitment of overseas teachers?
- The WAG will request MOE to present a workshop/online session to clarify the overseas recruitment process.
- Including overseas recruitment in the Staffing Survey will provide the WAG with evidence to identify challenges and solutions.
School Onsite Training Program (SOTP)
How can more schools access SOTP?
The WAG will:
- Seek clarity on what SOTP is and how schools become involved.
- Investigate the Auckland Primary Teachers Education Collective (APTEC), contact stakeholders, and unpack potential/greater reach.
- Inquire what changes could better support and fund SOTP.
- Include SOTP in the Staffing Survey to provide the WAG with evidence to identify challenges and solutions.
PCT / Graduate Teachers
There are a large number of ITE providers. To understand how the WAG can support/collaborate with ITE:
- Create a summary of who the ITE providers are and the programs they offer to graduates.