Principals Vacancies
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, qualified and experienced teachers for the following positions with an immediate start: Primary School Principal (Commencing in January 2026) Apii Takitumu, Rarotonga (ECE to Year 6) Apii Vaitau, Aitutaki (ECE to Year 6) Area School Principal – Outer Islands Apii Enuamanu, Atiu (ECE to Year 13, offers NCEA to […]
Public School Teacher Salary Increases
The Ministry of Education confirms that the recent increase in public school teacher salaries is a deliberate step to strengthen and retain a qualified public education workforce. Public school teachers serve the majority of our children, particularly in the Pa Enua, and have historically earned less than their private sector counterparts. While private schools are […]
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority If you’re passionate about science, sustainability, and making a difference for your country, the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) offers an inspiring path forward. As a global pioneer in ocean governance, SBMA is leading the way in regulating seabed minerals exploration—ensuring it’s done safely, fairly, and in the best […]
Bank of Cook Islands Student Opportunities
Bank of Cook Islands BCI is more than a bank—it’s a place where Cook Islanders can build meaningful, long-term careers right here at home. As the only locally owned bank in the country, BCI is deeply connected to our people, our culture, and our future. With opportunities across customer service, finance, compliance, IT, marketing, and […]
Vodafone Cook Islands Student Opportunities
Vodafone Cook Islands Vodafone Cook Islands is the leading telecommunications services provider in the Cook Islands. The Company is owned and operated by and for the people of the Cook Islands. It is your one stop shop for all your mobile, landline, WiFi, broadband and business needs. Learn More Why Choose A Career In Technology […]
Cook Islands Tourism Student Internship Opportunities
Cook Islands Tourism The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is the organisation responsible for promoting the Cook Islands as a leading travel destination. We work closely with communities, businesses, and schools to grow tourism in a way that supports our people, protects our environment, and celebrates our culture. Learn More Why Choose A Career In Tourism? […]
Umeia te Maro Kura Symposium Calls for Bold Change in Cook Islands Schooling
The Ministry of Education alongside The House of Ariki has successfully concluded the Umeia te Maro Kura Symposium, a landmark Indigenous Education Conference held in Rarotonga from 5–8 May 2025. With the theme “Rebuilding Our Future: Language, Culture, and Identity in Cook Islands Education,” the four-day national event brought together educators, students, traditional leaders, diaspora […]
Apii Arorangi Teaches Traditional Agricultural Knowledge with Mrs Elika
At Apii Arorangi, students are engaging in an exciting hands-on learning experience through their school gardening project. Led by their teacher, Mrs Terangi Elika, Years 3 and 4 Apii Arorangi students have been actively involved in planting and cultivating a variety of edible crops since last year. This initiative provides them with valuable knowledge about […]
Championing Inclusive Education – Together
Recently, the Ministry of Education was proud to support a recent professional development session led by Dr. Josh Agnew, a Cook Islands-born paediatrician currently based in the Bay of Plenty. The event brought together 119 teachers and teacher aides — a strong reflection of the dedication our educators have toward creating more inclusive, supportive learning […]