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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

Update on the Occupational Health and Safety Skill Standards Project
11/03/25

Update on the Occupational Health and Safety Skill Standards Project

Update on the status of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Skill Standards Project: Initially, Toitū te Waiora had planned to revisit the project in...
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Proposed skill standards for New Zealand Certificate in Prisoner Management (Level 3) [Ref: 2658v3]
04/03/25

Proposed skill standards for New Zealand Certificate in Prisoner Management (Level 3) [Ref: 2658v3]

Toitū te Waiora has developed six draft skill standards to align with programmes leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Prisoner Management (Level 3) [Ref:...
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Proposed new Unit Standard – Undertake a non-complex individual support plan review with an older person living in the community (Level 3, 3 credits)
23/02/25

Proposed new Unit Standard – Undertake a non-complex individual support plan review with an older person living in the community (Level 3, 3 credits)

The Health of the older person – Kaiāwhina-led non-complex support plan (Level 3, 3 credits) micro-credential was approved by NZQA on 13 June 2024 [https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nzqf/search/viewQualification.do?selectedItemKey=5038]....
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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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