The key aspects are:

• Any qualified provider (institutes of technology and polytechnics, private training establishments, wānanga) can offer work-based learning, managing all aspects of apprenticeships and traineeships.
• Industry Skills Boards will be established from 1 January 2026 to develop qualifications and standards, endorse programmes, and provide workforce analysis.

The transition of this model will see Te Pūkenga’s work-based learning divisions transfer to Industry Skills Boards for up to two years, ensuring continuity in training.

This model aims to enhance vocational education by involving industry more directly.

For more information, see New work-based learning model.