Modified 21 December 2022
Our Gender and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan (GEPGAP) is strategically aligned and embedded with other initiatives to develop TEC’s inclusive, equity-minded and diverse organisational culture. The GEPGAP will benefit from, and contribute to, lifting TEC performance and cultural capability across a range of strategic initiatives.
Modified 7 January 2021
Expressions of Interest (EoI) closed for the Workforce Development Council (WDC) design process on Monday 24 February with just over 200 applicants putting their hand up to be part of the largest change to vocational education in a decade.
Modified 18 August 2020
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has launched a construction hub on its popular careers.govt.nz website to attract more people to the growing sector.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/construction-hub-goes-live
Modified 3 December 2019
A new partnership between the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) and Primary Industry Capability Alliance (PICA) will see a collective focus on attracting and retaining talent in New Zealand’s fast-growing primary sectors.
Modified 9 February 2021
We ensure all New Zealanders have the skills, knowledge and confidence to create a fulfilling life.
Modified 5 May 2025
Modified 30 March 2020
Taratahi Institute of Agriculture (Taratahi) went into interim liquidation at the end of 2018.
Modified 19 February 2025
Read the Tertiary Education Commission's (TEC's) Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/corporate-publications/tec-annual-report-2023-2024
Modified 17 July 2025
This page explains the establishment of new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs), how to apply to become a board member, and the role of Establishment Advisory Groups in preparing for the ISBs’ launch in January 2026.
Modified 10 July 2023
Transitions from Secondary School is a foundational piece of research about one of the key groups served by the TEC. It provides a deep and rich understanding of how school leavers decide what to do when they leave school.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/focus/our-focus/transitions-from-secondary-school