Modified 3 March 2022
Since the Reform of Vocational Education, or RoVE, was announced by the Minister of Education Chris Hipkins earlier this month, there have been a number of announcements relating to the reforms.
Modified 19 September 2024
The Ministry of Education (MoE) is consulting on options for unique identifiers for use in administering the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) and similar research initiatives. Consultation closes on Thursday 29 August 2024.
Modified 21 May 2025
This page sets out the qualification and programme eligibility criteria for final-year Fees Free, including what is not eligible.
Modified 9 February 2021
We ensure all New Zealanders have the skills, knowledge and confidence to create a fulfilling life.
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 30 March 2020
Taratahi Institute of Agriculture (Taratahi) went into interim liquidation at the end of 2018.
Modified 3 August 2023
In preparation for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation in 2025, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is pleased to announce the membership of the PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG).
Modified 20 August 2024
New Zealand Apprenticeships are formal work-based training programmes leading to careers in a range of vocations. New Zealand apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 years and over.
This Code replaces the Code of Good Practice for New Zealand Apprenticeships issued in 2015.
