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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

Development of Ophthalmic Technician standards and proposed micro-credential
26/08/25

Development of Ophthalmic Technician standards and proposed micro-credential

Toitū te Waiora – in collaboration with regional ophthalmology departments and clinical leads at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – has developed three ophthalmic...
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Feedback invited: Proposed new qualification – New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management) 
25/08/25

Feedback invited: Proposed new qualification – New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management) 

Toitū te Waiora is seeking feedback on a proposed new qualification: the New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management).   This qualification is designed to...
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New qualifications in Disability Support
25/08/25

New qualifications in Disability Support

Toitū te Waiora Workforce Development Council is seeking sector and community feedback on two proposed qualifications:  New Zealand Certificate in Disability Support (Level 3)  New...
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Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Qualifications Approved by NZQA
12/08/25

Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Qualifications Approved by NZQA

Toitū te Waiora is pleased to advise that the reviewed Pharmacy Technician and Assistant qualifications have now been approved by NZQA. These qualifications have been...
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National Consultation: Proposed Health and Wellbeing Core Skill Standards
11/08/25

National Consultation: Proposed Health and Wellbeing Core Skill Standards

Toitū te Waiora is undertaking national consultation on draft Health and Wellbeing core Skill Standards following on from the 2024 Health and Wellbeing qualifications review.    ...
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New Micro-credential Approval: Applied Coordinated Incident Management (Micro-Credential) Level 4
06/08/25

New Micro-credential Approval: Applied Coordinated Incident Management (Micro-Credential) Level 4

Toitū te Waiora is pleased to announce NZQA approval of the Applied Coordinated Incident Management (Level 4) micro-credential [Ref: 129155-1] that can be assessed by...
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