The Government plans to establish Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) to manage standards-setting and associated functions and will re-establish institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs) as either stand-alone or federated entities.

In December 2024, the Government agreed to introduce legislation that would:

• disestablish Te Pūkenga
• enable the establishment of ITPs as either stand-alone or federated entities
• establish ISBs to manage standards-setting and associated functions.

In 2025, Cabinet made decisions on:

• the future model for work-based learning
• the number and coverage of ISBs
• which ITPs will be established as independent entities on 1 January 2026.

Upcoming webinars

Industry established PTEs

We are aware that some industry groups are looking to establish PTEs to deliver work-based learning for their sectors.

To support these groups, we are running a webinar on Tuesday 29 July to explain the requirements to establish PTEs to deliver work-based learning for their sectors.

Understanding the work-based network of provision

“Network of work-based learning provision” is the term we are using for the range of provider types we will fund for each industry sector.

We are running webinars on Thursday 7 August to explain to all industry stakeholders what the network of work-based learning provision is, and how industry voice can contribute.

Register and find out more: Understanding the work-based network of provision

More information

New work-based learning model

Industry Skills Boards

Establishment of ITPs

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) – changes to vocational education

Redesign of Vocational Education and Training System – Ministry of Education