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PPCB Conference 2026





PPCB Conference 2026

Fi McMillan - PASL (Anderson Lloyd). 

https://www.nzpf.ac.nz/legal-resources-and-support/

Ring the hotline.  Give a mobile number.  Say if it is urgent.

Being a good employer will minimise risks.   

PASL advises on my employment issues.     Complaints about or towards me from staff or community or board.

Staffing issues or operational matters - go to SBA or PPCB or school lawyer.

Good Faith:

  • Do nothing to mislead or deceive
  • Do active and constructive
  • Be responsive and communicative
  • Maintain a productive employment relationship

Education and Training Act:

physically and emotionally safe place for students and staff (including principal)

Our contract:

Clause 2.8 - health and safety and wellbeing

Clause 4.3 - a strong working relationship

Clause 8.1.1 - informal discussions first, mana uphold

If an employee lodges, or indicates they may lodge, a personal grievance or other claim, you should notify your insurer immediately.

When ringing SBA - write down time/date/name of person you spoke to.

Most issues can be resolved:

  • Through open discussion
  • Through mediation or “without prejudice” (off the record) discussion
Be Prepared -

Engaging with Governance training
- Do your Board members understand their role?

Understanding policies in practice
- Shared understanding - Staff & Board

Review Delegated Authorities
- Principal and Committees

Establishing a strong basis

• Appropriate parameters around interactions

• Community Expectations

• Staff Code of Conduct

• Formal letters – putting on notice

Don't put up with bad behaviour.



Heath Chittenden - Governance Role on Teaching Council

127,000 registered teachers in NZ
Seven year clean slate act (unless it involves an act against a child)

Panel Discussion

Health and Safety
As long as you are taking reasonable and practical steps to ensure safety, difficult to prosecute.

Board Matters
Weekly meetings/checkins before each meeting
NZSBA PD.   Board packs.    Difference between governance and management
Reflect after each meeting - what went well
Guide and encourage the PM to lead actively and to manage any rogue behaviours
Terms of references for any subgroups ie discipline/finance/health & safety
Code of Conduct - states have to undertake some training
No surprises in meeting - questions ahead of the meeting
Be looking for the next PM with your current one - shoulder tap where possible
Be mindful of what is said before and after the meeting or in general conversation
Give the PM the heads up if there is something brewing - nice and early
Important for principals to understand governance and the processes
NZSBA - for board matters and employment matters
If it involves me - PPCB / trusted lawyer
Avoid oversharing, verbose and emotional correspondence

Managing Concerns and Complaints
Document and gather evidence.     If you have a concern, please provide evidence
It is always easy to see the clarity from the outside
Maintain good faith - be reasonable, constructive, always take the higher ground
"when they go low, you go high".  Michelle Obama.

How can principals thrive ?    
Have a great network.    
PLG Collective wisdom in the room to solve a problem.
Have a coach.
NZPF helpline.   PPCB Denise.    PSAL.    Leadership Advisors at MOE.
Contented AI or Otter AI to assist with note taking so you can listen!
It is a wonderful job but it is a job!
8.1.1 - informal discussion, keeping mana intact - always first place to start
One thing outside of work that gives you joy.    One healthy habit.
Something you do that is all consuming, gets you in the flow, makes it impossible to think work.
One book that you think every leader should read ?   Who moved me cheese?

Leadership Advisory Team

The who and what they do to support us.      Linda Brokenshire in Canterbury.
19 modules of learning - available to anyone, even if not in the programme.   
Available on MOE single sign in.




















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