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Improve the community, health, education and social services workforce in Aotearoa

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We’re proud of the difference our sectors make to Aotearoa – a workforce that is
the social and economic backbone of our communities.

19%

Of Aotearoa's total workforce

14%

Contribution to Aotearoa's GDP in 2022

12

Qualification reviews completed in 2023

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Pānui | Latest updates

Proposed new qualification: New Zealand Diploma in Education Support (Primary) Level 5 
07/11/24

Proposed new qualification: New Zealand Diploma in Education Support (Primary) Level 5 

Toitū te Waiora is seeking feedback on a proposed new qualification – the New Zealand Diploma in Education Support (Primary) Level 5. This qualification aims...
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Proposed Changes to Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Qualifications
01/11/24

Proposed Changes to Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Qualifications

Toitū te Waiora are pleased to announce that we have concluded our initial industry consultation for the review of five Level 4 Health and Wellbeing...
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Proposed changes to Unit Standard – Describe communication and correct use of de-escalation approaches in mental health and addiction services (Level 4) (27081) 
30/09/24

Proposed changes to Unit Standard – Describe communication and correct use of de-escalation approaches in mental health and addiction services (Level 4) (27081) 

Proposed changes to Unit Standard – Describe communication and correct use of de-escalation approaches in mental health and addiction services (Level 4) (27081)  Following a...
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FASD Symposium 2024: Recognising qualifications
26/09/24

FASD Symposium 2024: Recognising qualifications

Toitū Te Waiora is making significant strides in addressing the challenges associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Recently, Toitū Te Waiora received recognition from...
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Proposed changes to New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2) and New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3)
18/09/24

Proposed changes to New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2) and New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3)

Toitu te Waiora has completed the consultation for the review of:   New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2) [Ref:2469]   New Zealand...
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Proposed review changes to the New Zealand Diploma in Embalming and Funeral Directing (Level 5) [Ref: 1942 and 1943 v3]
10/09/24

Proposed review changes to the New Zealand Diploma in Embalming and Funeral Directing (Level 5) [Ref: 1942 and 1943 v3]

Toitu te Waiora has completed the initial sector consultation for the review of:  New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5) [Ref:1942 V2] and New...
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