It includes the Work-based Data Specification, with final-year Fees Free data requirements, the .CSV file for collection of learner fees, reference data, frequently asked questions, and other guidance. 

The Data Specification for Work-based

Work-based Data Specification (v1.1) (DOCX 1.3 MB) – updated 29 May 2025

A full change log is provided in Appendix B of the Work-based Data Specification.

Collection of learner fees via .CSV file upload

DXP Ngā Kete supports collection of fees via the API or via the .CSV file upload. 

Work-based Learner Fees (CSV 376 bytes) 

Reference data for Work-based

The reference data lists values for specific fields referred to in the Data Specifications. Reference data will be aligned to the Stats NZ definitions (where possible). 

DXP Data Classifications Appendices (v1.3) (XLSX 300 KB) – updated 24 April 2025

A full change log is provided in the Version Changes tab of the DXP Data Classifications Appendices.

Frequently asked questions and other guidance

Work-based frequently asked questions (DOCX 32 KB)

Off-job delivery data frequently asked questions and guidance (DOCX 41 KB)