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Vocational education system

Find out about New Zealand’s vocational education and training system.
About vocational education
New Zealand’s vocational education and training system is an important part of tertiary education and has a strong focus on delivering employers and indust…
Changes to the vocational education and training (VET) system
The new VET system stands up on 1 January 2026, which means a number of changes will be occurring in TEC and NZQA systems.
Delivering vocational education
Vocational education and training is provided at the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (formerly Te Pūkenga), wānanga and private training est…
Industry Skills Boards
This page explains key details about the Industry Skills Boards.