Modified 22 October 2024
The Careers Quality Framework supports the careers system to take a consistent, coordinated approach to delivering high-quality careers services in New Zealand. It’s an important part – and key delivery component – of the National Careers System Strategy (NCSS) Action Plan.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/focus/our-focus/national-careers-system-strategy/careers-quality-framework
Modified 17 July 2025
This page provides information about the data required for reporting Work-based delivery (Actuals) on DXP Ngā Kete.
Modified 30 April 2025
Here’s what you need to know to submit your Indicative Data Collection (IND).
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/reporting/sdr/completing-your-march-2025-ind
Modified 14 July 2025
In December 2024, the Government agreed to introduce legislation to disestablish Te Pūkenga and enable the establishment of institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs). The intent of this change is to restore regional decision-making for vocational education.
Modified 16 November 2022
Archived copies of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) website are available online at the National Library of New Zealand.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/footer/about-our-site/accessing-archived-content
Modified 14 May 2025
This page explains the Tertiary Education Commission’s Response Framework and how we manage educational delivery and performance where it needs to improve.
Modified 10 January 2024
The Official Information Act (OIA) enables all New Zealanders to request and receive information held by government officials and agencies. For areas where there is a high degree of public interest, the Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC) may choose to publish the information on this website. Documents are available in Adobe PDF format only.
Modified 1 April 2025
The TEC administers the Fees Free Tertiary Education and Training (Fees Free) policy.
Modified 8 November 2024
This update includes information about New Compulsory Student Service Fees (CSSF) Ministerial Direction; Updated tertiary education institute (TEI) governance guide; and COVID-19 (corornavirus) information
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