Process and timeline
The development process will have three phases.
Phase 1: conceptual
In this phase, we are exploring existing concepts and considering new ideas. This is the phase we are currently in.
This phase includes teacher-only day discussions facilitated by principals and worksite representatives.
Phase 2: testing
We’ll be analysing possible models to consider pros and cons and what changes could work for us. This phase will start in term 2, 2017.
Phase 3: refining
We’ll fine-tune a potential new framework so that it works for everyone in every setting.
Once the development process is finished members will get to have their say on the final model. This will include deciding what claims we take into negotiations for our collective agreements to introduce the new framework.
Member engagement timeline
NZEI members will have an opportunity to engage with the career framework development over the 18 months.
| What's happening | When | Member involvement |
|---|---|---|
| Career development work proposed | March 2016 | Member vote |
| Terms of reference for framework | June 2016 | Member vote |
| NZEI, Ministry of Education and STA begin work | September 2016 | Member consultation and engagement during teacher only day |
| Key ideas and conceptual models | End term 1 2017 | Member consultation and engagement We're here |
| Models and ideas updated based on member feedback | End term 4 2017 | Member consultation and engagement |
| Design phase completed (for career framework, options for recognition, and transition | End term 1 2018 | Member engagement and vote on claims for 2018
Collective agreement negotiations |