Cultural Leadership Allowance (Teachers)
The Cultural Leadership Allowance is a new provision that was negotiated as part of the settlements for the:
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Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement 2023-2025open_in_new, clause 3.37
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Area School Teachers’ Collective Agreement 2023-2025open_in_new, clause 3.36
The allowance recognises the mahi provided in schools and kura by kaiako who possess extensive cultural knowledge and capabilities, serving as cultural leaders within their schools and community.
Cultural Leadership Allowance – Primary and Area Schools
A limited number of Cultural Leadership Allowances have been introduced as part of the recent settlements for primary and area school teachers.
The Ministry of Education, NZEI Te Riu Roa, and PPTA Te Wehengarua have agreed on the eligibility requirements, matrix for assessment, and allocation process to distribute these allowances.
Eligible primary schools and all area schools have been contacted directly about the process to allocate the allowance.
The allowance is $5000 per annum, allocated to eligible kaiako. The role and allowance can be equally shared between two holders if mutually agreed.
Please refer to the Ministry’s page on cultural leadership allowanceopen_in_new, which includes important information such as:
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The purpose of the allowance.
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Best practice guidance for employers.
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Allocation process guidance, including the matrix that should be used by applicants and employers to determine eligibility for the allowance.
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The review at the expiry of these collective agreements for the allowance.
Templates, resources, and references
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Ministry of Education
Collective Agreements
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Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement 2023-2025open_in_new
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Clause 3.37 – Cultural Leadership Allowance
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Area School Teachers’ Collective Agreement 2023-2025open_in_new
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Clause 3.36 – Cultural Leadership Allowance
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