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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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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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Review Date Extended – New Zealand Diploma in Transition to Parenting Education (Level 5) [Ref: 4392]
05/08/25

Review Date Extended – New Zealand Diploma in Transition to Parenting Education (Level 5) [Ref: 4392]

Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the New Zealand Diploma in Transition to Parenting Education (Level 5) [Ref: 4392]. The review date for this...
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Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Standards Review
01/08/25

Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Standards Review

Toitū te Waiora has reached a milestone in its review of CDEM standards gaining NZQA approval for 34 skill standards – a list of the...
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First aid unit standard review
28/07/25

First aid unit standard review

First aid unit standard review 2025 National consultation – draft outcomes 43 people responded to an online survey published in March 2025, and TTW met...
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Proposed Skill Standards for the New Zealand Certificate in Disability Support (Level 3)
28/07/25

Proposed Skill Standards for the New Zealand Certificate in Disability Support (Level 3)

The proposed skill standards for the New Zealand Certificate in Disability Support (Level 3) are now ready for national review and feedback.  These proposed standards...
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Release of Social Work Alliance’s Position Paper: “Strategic Priorities for Social Work Workforce Planning and Development in Aotearoa New Zealand”
22/07/25

Release of Social Work Alliance’s Position Paper: “Strategic Priorities for Social Work Workforce Planning and Development in Aotearoa New Zealand”

On behalf of the Social Work Alliance, Toitū te Waiora is pleased to share the recently released position paper entitled “Strategic Priorities for Social Work...
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