Terms of use

Modified 11 August 2025

Here are the terms of use for our website:

https://www.tec.govt.nz/footer/about-our-site/terms-of-use

About us

Modified 23 January 2026

Learn about the Tertiary Education Commission – who we are and what we do. Read about tertiary education sector news and consultations.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us

Guidelines-for-the-use-of-NZA-certificates-and-logo.doc

Modified 26 September 2018

https://www.tec.govt.nz/assets/Forms-templates-and-guides/5c3eac4553/Guidelines-for-the-use-of-NZA-certificates-and-logo.doc

Using student data analytics – templates to download and use

Modified 20 August 2025

Tertiary education organisations (TEOs) can download and adapt these templates for their student data analytics framework.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/sector-governance-and-performance/analysing-student-data-for-learner-success/tools-and-templates/using-student-data-analytics-templates-to-download-and-use

About Us landing page image

Modified 26 September 2018

https://www.tec.govt.nz/assets/Images/af91846eaf/About-Us-landing-page2-compressed-small.png

Reporting on allocated funding use

Modified 15 July 2026

This page has information on the latest delivery volume and funding details for our main funds.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/managing-your-funding/reporting-and-recordkeeping/tec-funded-tertiary-education-data/reporting-on-allocated-funding-use

TEC’s use of artificial intelligence

Modified 28 May 2026

This page explains our use of artificial intelligence.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/applying-for-funding/how-the-funding-process-works/introduction-to-the-tecs-investment-process/tecs-use-of-ai

Using RealMe for online enrolments

Modified 20 August 2025

You can now bring together existing government and education sector data held in RealMe®, the National Student Index (NSI) and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to improve your learner’s application and enrolment processes. 

https://www.tec.govt.nz/sector-governance-and-performance/online-delivery-best-practice/online-enrolments/using-realme-for-online-enrolments

Data Protection and Use Policy

Modified 20 August 2025

Guidance for tertiary education organisations (TEOs) on the Data Protection and Use Policy, which supports the safe and respectful use of data and information by government agencies and service providers. The policy goes beyond privacy and applies ethical considerations to the use of people’s information.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/sector-governance-and-performance/analysing-student-data-for-learner-success/data-protection-and-use-policy