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Vocational education

New Zealand’s vocational education system is ready for a fast-changing future of skills, learning and work.  

 
About vocational education
New Zealand’s vocational education and training system is an important part of tertiary education, and has a strong focus on delivering employers and indus…
Unified Funding System (UFS)
The Unified Funding System (UFS) funds the delivery of vocational education and training.
Delivering vocational education
Vocational education and training is provided at Te Pūkenga, wānanga and private training establishments.
Strengthening vocational education
These key entities support New Zealand’s vocational education system.
Enhancing the vocational qualifications system
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is the custodian of the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework. NZQA is responsible for ensur…
Changes to the vocational education and training (VET) system
In December 2023, the Government announced its intention to disestablish Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology and Workforce Developm…