Glossary
Kuputaka
Appropriation
The Government's assignment of money for a special purpose, generally through its annual Budget.
AQA
The Academic Quality Agency is an independent body established and owned by Universities New Zealand, which reviews academic quality monitoring systems and advises on good practice and quality-assurance issues.
Assessment Tool
An online tool that provides robust and reliable information on the reading, writing and numeracy skills of adults.
Better Public Services
Public sector reforms set out by the Government. Educational goals focus on boosting skills and employment, and increasing the numbers of learners gaining qualifications (at level 4 and above) after qualifications.
BGA
The Business Growth Agenda is an ambitious programme of work that will support New Zealand businesses to grow, in order to create jobs and improve New Zealanders' standard of living.
BPS
The Better Public Services programme is the next phase in the Government's public sector reforms and is squarely focused on getting the system working to delivery better results and improved services to New Zealanders.
Business Growth Agenda
Initiatives and policy reforms that will help New Zealand businesses to grow. Focuses on six key areas: export markets, innovation, infrastructure, skilled and safe workplaces, natural resources and capital.Careers system
The mix of stakeholders and influencers that work together to deliver education, skills development, career development support, and employment for all New Zealanders.
Careers system strategy
A national strategy outlining the vision, strategic priorities, and actions that collectively support the strengthening and future-proofing of New Zealand’s careers system.
Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE)
A group from across a sector that works together to grow excellent vocational provision, and share high-quality curriculum and programme design across the vocational education system.