1. Overview Introduction This modestly scaled research initiative aimed to make visible and ask questions about the experiences of Pasifika secondary teachers as they moved into the profession, or alternatively, failed to find jobs. The study comprised interviews with approximately eight young Pasifika secondary teachers and other relevant professionals as well as collective reflective enquiry carried out by the research team of: Tony Brown, professor of education, Waikato University/ Manchester Metropolitan University Dr Nesta Devine, lecturer in education, University of Waikato, Hamilton Elsie Leslie, teacher of history, Hamilton Boys School Margaret Paiti, Pasifika Liaison Officer, Ministry of Education, Hamilton Emilie Sila’ila’i, tutor in education, University of Waikato, Hamilton Sandra Umaki, head