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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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National Industry Advisory Groups (NIAGs) significant contributions acknowledged
05/11/25

National Industry Advisory Groups (NIAGs) significant contributions acknowledged

The early childhood education and social services NIAGs had their final close out hui last week which was an opportunity to reflect on the valuable...
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Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) plays a pivotal role in Toitū te Waiora Health & Wellbeing project
05/11/25

Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) plays a pivotal role in Toitū te Waiora Health & Wellbeing project

He toka aumihi aroha he toka aumihi rongomau I te ao i te pō, i te pō i te ao Toitū te Waiora has acknowledged...
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New Prisoner Management Skill Standards Approved
27/10/25

New Prisoner Management Skill Standards Approved

We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved nine new skill standards to align with the New Zealand Certificates in Prisoner Management (Level 3)...
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Fire and Rescue qualifications and standards review update
23/10/25

Fire and Rescue qualifications and standards review update

Review Date Extended – Fire and Rescue Qualifications   Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the following Fire and Rescue Qualifications:  New Zealand Certificate in...
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New Micro-credential approval: Apply clinical coding principles and processes in a health and wellbeing setting (Micro-credential) (Level 5, 30 credits) [Ref: 5380]
17/10/25

New Micro-credential approval: Apply clinical coding principles and processes in a health and wellbeing setting (Micro-credential) (Level 5, 30 credits) [Ref: 5380]

Toitū te Waiora is pleased to announce NZQA approval of the Apply clinical coding principles and processes in a health and wellbeing setting (Micro-credential) . It can be...
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Update on Unit Standard 424 and Skill Standard 40756
17/09/25

Update on Unit Standard 424 and Skill Standard 40756

Please note that standard-setting responsibilities for unit standard 424 (‘​Assess and manage an emergency care situation during an outdoor recreation activity​’) and its replacement skill standard 40756 (‘​Monitor and...
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