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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

Working in partnership to review and develop qualifications and standards

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Deb Rowland’s career journey: Shedding Light on disability in the workforce
19/02/25

Deb Rowland’s career journey: Shedding Light on disability in the workforce

Deb works for Gisborne District Council. She plays a significant role in responding to Civil Defence emergencies, both declared and non-declared, acting as a logistics...
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Mike Peters’ career journey: Shedding Light on disability in the workforce
19/02/25

Mike Peters’ career journey: Shedding Light on disability in the workforce

Mike lives in Invercargill with his wife Tracy. A heavy engineering welder by trade, Mike was self-taught, loving his work creating large structures. Work, and...
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New approved versions of Health and Wellbeing qualifications
11/02/25

New approved versions of Health and Wellbeing qualifications

New approved versions of Health and Wellbeing qualifications  Toitū te Waiora is pleased to announce that the following Health and Wellbeing qualifications have been approved...
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New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Diploma in Education Support (Level 5)
11/02/25

New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Diploma in Education Support (Level 5)

New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Diploma in Education Support (Level 5)  We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved and listed the New Zealand...
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Development of health and wellbeing skill standards
31/01/25

Development of health and wellbeing skill standards

Health and Wellbeing Skill Standard Development Project  Toitū te Waiora is pleased to announce that we will be kicking off the health and wellbeing skill...
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Proposed New Qualification: New Zealand Diploma in Cardiac Physiological Measurement (Level 6)
23/01/25

Proposed New Qualification: New Zealand Diploma in Cardiac Physiological Measurement (Level 6)

Toitū te Waiora is seeking feedback for a new qualification: New Zealand Diploma in Cardiac Physiological Measurement (Level 6). Toitū te Waiora is inviting feedback...
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