Changes to the vocational education and training (VET) system
Te whakawhitiwhiti kōrero mō ngā huringa e marohitia ana ki te pūnaha mātauranga ahumahi me te whakangungu (VET)
In December 2023, the Government announced its intention to disestablish Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology and Workforce Development Councils (WDCs).
In December 2023, the Government announced its intention to disestablish Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology and Workforce Development Councils (WDCs).
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.
Government decisions to be made in 2025 include:
- details on the legislation to enable the changes
- the future model for work-based learning
- funding frameworks to support the new entities and delivery models
- which ITPs will be stand-alone or federated entities
- the number and coverage of ISBs.
More information
Consultation on Industry Skills Boards’ coverage (now closed)
Help establish Industry Skills Boards
Redesign of Vocational Education and Training System – Ministry of Education