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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

Proposed Changes to Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Qualifications
01/11/24

Proposed Changes to Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Qualifications

Toitū te Waiora are pleased to announce that we have concluded our initial industry consultation for the review of five Level 4 Health and Wellbeing...
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Proposed changes to Unit Standard – Describe communication and correct use of de-escalation approaches in mental health and addiction services (Level 4) (27081) 
30/09/24

Proposed changes to Unit Standard – Describe communication and correct use of de-escalation approaches in mental health and addiction services (Level 4) (27081) 

Proposed changes to Unit Standard – Describe communication and correct use of de-escalation approaches in mental health and addiction services (Level 4) (27081)  Following a...
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FASD Symposium 2024: Recognising qualifications
26/09/24

FASD Symposium 2024: Recognising qualifications

Toitū Te Waiora is making significant strides in addressing the challenges associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Recently, Toitū Te Waiora received recognition from...
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Proposed changes to New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2) and New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3)
18/09/24

Proposed changes to New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2) and New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3)

Toitu te Waiora has completed the consultation for the review of:   New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2) [Ref:2469]   New Zealand...
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Proposed review changes to the New Zealand Diploma in Embalming and Funeral Directing (Level 5) [Ref: 1942 and 1943 v3]
10/09/24

Proposed review changes to the New Zealand Diploma in Embalming and Funeral Directing (Level 5) [Ref: 1942 and 1943 v3]

Toitu te Waiora has completed the initial sector consultation for the review of:  New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5) [Ref:1942 V2] and New...
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Benchmark Toitū te Waiora stakeholder survey helps shape future engagement approach
29/08/24

Benchmark Toitū te Waiora stakeholder survey helps shape future engagement approach

Toitū te Waiora has released the results of its first ever stakeholder engagement survey which will help improve the way we engage in the future....
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