Like many government agencies, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can create efficiencies and support better, more consistent services.

As we introduce AI, we are committed to using it responsibly and safely across the organisation. We have governance, policies and processes in place to oversee AI initiatives, monitor their value and emerging risks, and ensure alignment with public sector expectations.

AI is used within the investment assessment process to support information analysis, but it does not make decisions. Human advisors and expert panels remain fully responsible and accountable for all assessments and advice, and funding decisions will continue to be made by the TEC Board, or an appropriate decision-maker.

Assurance processes, including peer review and appeal pathways, continue unchanged, and providers submit their plans as usual through DXP Ngā Kete.