The regulations for this graduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Note: In order to satisfy the requirements of this graduate diploma, students are required to be in various teaching environments which will bring them into contact with children. Only persons able to meet the criteria for provisional registration of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand will be permitted to enrol in this graduate diploma.

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student must have:

a completed the requirements for:

(i) a degree from a New Zealand university or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(ii) a qualification recognised as equivalent by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand and New Zealand Qualifications Authority

or

(iii) have at least three years relevant teaching experience in a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT) role, as recognised by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand or as approved by the Programme Director

and

b demonstrated the potential to meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand criteria for provisional registration and certification

and

c achieved Whakamātauria Tō Reo Māori Level 3 (National Māori Language Proficiency Examinations) or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant will be required to consent to a disclosure of criminal convictions and safety checks required to ensure that they meet the requirements for the Children’s Act 2014.

3 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

4 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Notes:

(i) Personal references and an interview will be required.

(ii) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Arts and Education.

5 A student enrolled for this graduate diploma must pass courses with a total value of 150 points.

6 The requirements for this graduate diploma must be completed within 36 months of initial enrolment unless, in exceptional circumstances, the Associate Dean Academic or nominee extends this period.

7 A student enrolled for this graduate diploma must pass 150 points in courses as listed in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Māori-Medium) Schedule.

8 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, those courses required for this graduate diploma must substitute an alternative course(s) approved by the Programme Director.

9 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

10 a Where a course has a practicum and (non-practicum) coursework components, a student must pass both components to pass that course as a whole.

b If a student’s current enrolment in MĀTAU 605 or MĀTAU 606 has ended, but the student has not received a pass in the practicum component of MĀTAU 605 or MĀTAU 606, the student’s enrolment can be extended and the student will be required to pay tuition fees at the rate of 10 points for each two-month period, or part thereof, in order to pass the practicum component for this course.

c Re-enrolment in MĀTAU 605 or MĀTAU 606 after failing that course requires the permission of the Head of School or nominee.

d At the discretion of the Programme Director a student who does not pass MĀTAU 605 or MĀTAU 606 may be declined permission to continue this graduate diploma.

11 a In order to complete the requirements for this graduate diploma, a student must be able to meet the criteria for provisional registration of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

b A student who ceases to be able to meet the criteria for provisional registration of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand must immediately notify the Dean of Faculty.

c If the Dean of Faculty has reason to believe that a student does not meet the criteria for provisional registration of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Associate Dean Academic shall advise the student and take into account any written response from the student.

d If the Associate Dean Academic is satisfied that the student is not able to meet the criteria for provisional registration of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, the Associate Dean Academic shall notify the Dean of the Faculty or nominee.

e On receipt of such advice, the Dean of the Faculty or nominee may terminate the student’s enrolment and any application to re-enrol may likewise be declined.

f A student whose enrolment is terminated under Regulation 11e may appeal that decision to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education or the duly appointed delegate.

12 a If the behaviour of a student in a teaching environment is found, after due and fair inquiry, to be offensive, disruptive or likely to give rise to a risk of harm to the welfare of any person, the enrolment of the student in the programme may be terminated by the Dean of the Faculty or nominee and any application to re-enrol may likewise be declined.

b A student who is subject to any such inquiry may be suspended by the Dean of the Faculty or nominee from lectures, classes and any teaching placement pending the outcome of the inquiry.

c A student whose enrolment is terminated under Regulation 12a may appeal that decision to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education or the duly appointed delegate.

13 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this graduate diploma to the Graduate Diploma in Education.

14 In exceptional circumstances, the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

15 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2026.