Glossary
Kuputaka
New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)
The Crown entity charged with ensuring that New Zealand qualifications are robust and credible nationally and internationally.
New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED)
A qualification system designed and administered by NZQA to structure New Zealand/National qualifications.
Ngā Kete
Ngā Kete is a secure web portal or “doorway” into our information. It gives us and TEOs quick access to information from multiple sources though search and browse functionality.
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
The Māori Centre for Research Excellence.
Ngaiotanga
We learn and innovate
NSI
National Student Index is a database maintained by the Ministry of Education. The purpose of the application is to allocate a unique identifier, the National Student Number, to every student enrolled with an education provider in New Zealand.
NSN
National Student Number is a unique identifier, which will be a lifetime identification number that learners keep even if they study at more than one TEO.
NZA
New Zealand Apprenticeship. Is a formal work-based training programme leading to careers in industry. Learners are employed in the occupation for which they are training.
NZQA
New Zealand Qualifications Authority. The Crown entity charged with ensuring that New Zealand qualifications are robust and credible nationally and internationally.
NZQCF
New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework. A qualification system designed and administered by NZQA to structure New Zealand/national qualifications.