Modified 11 June 2025
This page has information and guidance on micro-credentials funding and fees. In particular, it sets out what tertiary education organisations (TEOs) need to know for funding approval to deliver TEO-developed micro-credentials.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/investment/plan-guidance/micro-credentials
Modified 28 February 2025
This update includes information about: using correct source of funding codes; the new Privacy Act 2020; and reporting and monitoring of the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF).
Modified 19 March 2025
The Government has today announced the establishment of the University Advisory Group (UAG) which will consider the effectiveness of the current university system in supporting excellence in teaching and research. This work also includes looking at the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF), ways to best achieve equity for all learners, including Māori, Pacific, and disadvantaged learners, and the role of international education.
Modified 5 January 2021
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has launched a food and fibre careers hub on its careers.govt.nz website to promote the diversity of career opportunities in our essential food and fibre sectors.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/food-and-fibre-hub-goes-live
Modified 21 February 2022
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has updated the New Zealand Apprenticeship (NZA) application form.
Modified 13 October 2022
Modified 30 March 2020
Update: The deadline for submissions has been extended until 5 April 2019. This is out of respect for the shock experienced by New Zealanders, and in particular the Muslim community, in the wake of the attacks in Christchurch on 15 March.
On 13 February 2019 the Minister of Education launched the public consultation on the Government’s proposals for the Reform of Vocational Education.
Modified 5 November 2024
At the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), we gather a range of information about common issues through our monitoring work. We’re committed to partnering with tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and sharing learnings from our monitoring work to help the sector build capability. That way, we can all achieve better outcomes for learners.
Modified 5 June 2025
Our monitoring of ensures that the Crown’s residual risk in these institutions is regularly assessed, monitored and managed.
Modified 21 April 2023
