Source: New Zealand Government
Minister for Vocational Education, Penny Simmonds, has announced the appointment of Scott Haines JP to a vacancy on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).
“I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr Haines to this role. He brings significant school leadership experience, which is important for the Board of the TEC to have,” Ms Simmonds says.
“Mr Haines’ appointment follows the resignation of Yvonne Browning MNZM at the end of 2025 for personal reasons. I would like thank Mrs Browning for her valuable contribution.”
Mr Haines is Principal of Burnside High School in Christchurch, one of New Zealand’s largest secondary schools. He has also been principal of Motueka High School and Waimea College in the Tasman region.
Mr Haines has made significant contributions at a national level as Vice-President of the Secondary Principals’ Association of New Zealand (SPANZ) and as member of the Professional Advisory Group for NCEA, a Ministerial Forum on Raising Student Achievement and NZQA advisory panels.
“The TEC has a statutory role to facilitate and strengthen connections between schools, employers and tertiary education organisations. Mr Haines’ expertise in this area will be valuable to its Board,” Ms Simmonds says.
“Scott’s experience and skills will ensure the TEC’s investment in and steering of the tertiary education and training system, and its provision of careers services, are directly informed by expertise from the schooling sector.
“The Government’s new Tertiary Education Strategy, which the TEC is responsible for giving effect to, has a strong focus on access, participation and achievement to ensure all learners gain the skills needed to achieve strong careers. Mr Haines’ knowledge will help the TEC deliver the workforces New Zealand needs to succeed.”
Mr Haines’ appointment is for a three-year term, beginning 1 July 2026. This reflects his availability for Board meetings in the coming months, including SPANZ commitments.
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