Submissions open on VET changes amendment bill
Submissions open on VET changes amendment bill
Parliament is calling for public feedback on the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill, which aims to reshape vocational education to better align with regional needs and industry expectations.
Parliament is calling for public feedback on the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill, which aims to reshape vocational education to better align with regional needs and industry expectations.
Select Committee submissions close on Thursday 18 June 2025, and can be made at:
The bill includes the following changes:
- Regional polytechnics will replace the centrally run Te Pūkenga.
- Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) will replace Workforce Development Councils in 2026.
- Work-based learning (like apprenticeships), currently managed by Te Pūkenga, will be managed by ISBs for up to two years while new programmes are developed at polytechnics, private providers and wānanga.
For more information on the bill and its background, see: