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Become a mentor: Expression of Interest
The aspiring principal (AP) programme and a new beginning principal (BP) programme will launch in 2026.
Please use complete this expression of interest if:
You are interested in mentoring an aspiring or beginning principal but are not yet ready to submit a full mentor application.
You are a recent principal who has held a principal position within the last three years and are interested in mentoring a beginning principal.
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Privacy statement
I understand my contact details will be used by the Ministry of Education to follow up with information on the AP and BP programmes and how I can become a mentor.
Note: You have the right to request information we hold about you and to request correction of that information. To request your information contact: Principal.Pathway@education.govt.nz
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I understand and agree
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Name
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Please select the statement that describes your principal status
I am a current principal.
I am a recent principal who has held a principal role in the last 3 years.
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MoE number (required for current principals, optional for recent principals)
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Your preferred contact email
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Te Mahau region
(If you are a recent principal, please select the region you currently live in).
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Te Tai Tokerau | Northland
Tāmaki Herenga Tāngata | North and West Auckland
Tāmaki Herenga Manawa | Central and East Auckland
Tāmaki Herenga Waka | South and South-West Auckland
Waikato
Bay of Plenty | Waiariki
Taranaki / Whanganui / Manawatū
Hawkes Bay | Tairāwhiti
Wellington
Nelson / Marlborough / West Coast
Canterbury / Chatham Islands
Otago / Southland
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I am interested in becoming a mentor for:
The aspiring principal programme ( expected to be a 1-year engagement )
The beginning principal programme (expected to be a 2-year engagement)
Both
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I am interested in mentoring:
A primary school aspiring or beginning principal
A secondary school aspiring or beginning principal
Other (please specify)
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Please comment here if you would like to provide additional information about your expression of interest.
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