Photo: NZ HeraldA registered teacher who stole nearly $20,000 from her employer through false invoices has escaped cancellation and is now working at a polytechnic, managing a budget of close to half a million dollars. While now barred from undertaking any teaching role that involves the handling of money, a tribunal allowed the teacher to continue her role with the Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). However, the CAC concluded Fa’aea should be charged with serious misconduct and after a hearing, the tribunal found Fa’aea liable. “It cannot be overlooked the duration of this offending, the gross breach of trust, and the total amount taken by [Fa’aea].”Fa’aea told the tribunal she was facing financial pressure when she offended. She spoke of working with budgeting services to become financially stable and working with Pasifika people at a local prison.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 20, 2023 00:20 UTC