How to log in to NSI
Access to the NSI requires an Education Sector Login (ESL) user account with the appropriate role assigned. All activities are logged against your provider and your ESL userid.
You can manage your ESL account via the ESL Self Service. Self service allows you to manage your user account, update user details, update passphrase and security questions.
If you no longer need access to the NSI application, have moved to another organisation or no longer work for the organisation, you should use the ESL self-service portal to remove application access or organisation access.
Click the Application Log In button at the top of this page.
You should add the NSI web interface URL as a ‘favourite’ or ‘bookmark’ in your web browser/s to allow you to easily access the NSI web interface.
Select ‘Access NSI’ from this screen to be re-directed from the NSI logon screen to the Education Sector Logon Screen.
Enter your Education Sector account Username and Password and then click on Login.
Note: If you work across multiple organisations and your userid is associated with more than one provider code, you will need to select which organisation you wish to use for accessing the NSI.
If you wish to access NSI using a different organisation, you will have to logout of NSI and log in again selecting the different organisation.
You must choose the correct organisation that reflects where you intend to use NSI for. All searches and activities are logged against the organisation you selected.
Enter your Multifactor Authentication 6-digit verification code
You will be prompted to enter your Multifactor Authentication. If you do not have MFA set up, you will be prompted to set it up.
More information on MFA can be found on:
If you logon successfully you will be redirected to the NSI Home screen.
If you are unsuccessful at logging in you could try the Forgotten your Password link on the Education Sector Logon or else contact the Ministry of Education Service Desk for support.