Vocational education

New Zealand’s vocational education system is ready for a fast-changing future of skills, learning and work.  

 

About vocational education
New Zealand’s vocational education system is ready for a fast-changing future of skills, learning and work. 
Unified Funding System (UFS)
The Unified Funding System (UFS) funds the delivery of vocational education and training.
Delivering vocational education
Vocational education and training is provided at Te Pūkenga, wānanga and private training establishments.
Strengthening vocational education
These key entities support New Zealand’s vocational education system.
Simplifying vocational qualifications
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is working to simplify the design of vocational qualifications.
Consultation on proposed changes to the vocational education and training (VET) system
On 31 July 2024, the Government announced that it would consult on proposed changes to vocational education and training (VET).