NZCEO will facilitate a national Aspiring Leaders Programme in 2025-2026. This 18-month formation programme is to support, teachers, Directors of Religious Studies, Deputy/Assistant Principals who are seeking to grow their careers in Catholic Education. The focus is on growing faith leaders who have the capability to lead a Catholic school in the mission of the Church.

The programme is for those who are intending to move into the next leadership level in a Catholic school within the next three years. Applications can be submitted by teachers and senior leaders in either Catholic state integrated schools or schools outside the Catholic school network.

The Aspiring Leaders’ Programme 2025-2026 consists of:

  • Two days in Wellington – May 12 & 13 2025 at the Home of Compassion, Island Bay.
  • A series of regular online workshops and seminars providing further support and development opportunities for participants. These will be held via Zoom and outside teaching hours.
  • Two final days in Wellington at the end of the programme in September 2026 (date to be advised).

For more information read the NZCEO Aspiring Leaders Programme Information Sheet and Application Form. (Links to both are below).

NZCEO Aspiring Leaders Programme Information Sheet

NZCEO Aspiring Leaders Programme Application Form

Applications close 1 November 2024

If you have further questions about the programme please email Rosalie Connors, Manager, Special Character, NZCEO r.connors@nzceo.org.nz