Te Komiti o Te Motu
National Executive Committee
The current National Executive Committee is based in Auckland
This national association offers invaluable support and advice for careers and transition educators both new and not so new to Careers and Transition.
Kaiārahi
Tara Heta, previously from Westlake Boys High School is the Kaiārahi of CATE, NZ. This is a contracted position through the Ministry of Education Network of Expertise.
This role and the Networks of Expertise aim to:
- Identify PLD topics & opportunities and design and deliver workshops / webinars that address these.
- Provide up to date best practice subject information and research to teachers that supports national curriculum guidelines.
- Provide advice and guidance around pedagogy, curriculum and assessment through face-to-face meetings or by email and phone.
Please feel free to contact Tara if you have any queries or would like assistance in your role.
Kaiārahi Support
Dane Anderson, who currently works for Massey University is the Kaiārahi Support of CATE NZ
Pouārahi
Mel Veituna, from Nga Taiatea Wharekura. Mel’s vision showcases her passion and commitment to give a Māori viewpoint from someone who is immersed in Māori medium ensuring the best outcomes for all our tauira across the motu. It is important that we set up systems and pathways to empower young Māori to succeed as Māori in Te Ao Hurihuri. Ma te huruhuru ka rere te manu—Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly!
Mel is excited to further developing ways to enhance our members and the young people they serve.
Please feel free to contact Mel if you have any queries or would like assistance in your role.
Pouārahi Support
Dane Anderson, who currently works for Massey University is the Pouārahi Support of CATE NZ
Life Members of CATE NZ
Life Members of CATE NZ
- Keith Thompson—Canterbury
- Alice Baird—Otago
- Maggie Hames—Auckland
- Sheryl Hewitson—Waiariki
- Lynn Gillespie—Waiariki
- Pam Murray—Manawatu Wanganui Horowhenua
- Jane Thomas—Waikato
- Lyn House—Wellington
- Liz Gray—Wellington
- Dorothy McKay—Manawatu
- Bill Thomas—Marlborough
- Adrienne Davies—Auckland
CATE NZ National Executive meeting dates for 2025
Friday 14th March 2025
Friday 6th June 2025
Friday 12th September 2025
