Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand I Ako Puoro
Nau mai, haere mai!

Do you teach music or want to teach music? Are you looking for a music teacher? We can help you!

The Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand (IRMTNZ) | Ako Puoro is Aotearoa New Zealand’s only professional organisation for all studio music teachers, established by an Act of Parliament. 

We set high standards of music teaching and help teachers to build and maintain professional teaching practices. IRMTNZ members are professionally and personally qualified to teach people to make music and do it well. Find a teacher HERE. 

IRMTNZ registration endorses you as a music teacher, provides essential Professional Development, access to our friendly and supportive network, and student performance opportunities throughout Aotearoa NZ. Join us HERE. 

We also offer distance learning music teacher training courses and provide our members with professional guidance and advice through key documents including our Code of Ethics, Student Safety Policy and Privacy Policy; a nationwide network of IRMTNZ mentors is available to all members. 

Our print journal and digital newsletters keep members informed, inspired and connected throughout the year. 

IRMTNZ recognises Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi and the special place of tangata whenua and te reo Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Find us on Social: