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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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Pānui | Latest updates

Proposed micro-credential for emergency services sector
17/04/25

Proposed micro-credential for emergency services sector

Toitū te Waiora is consulting on a proposed micro-credential to replace several NZQA-approved Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) training schemes for New Zealand’s emergency management...
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New Micro-credential Approval: Health Coach Preparation (Level 4)
10/04/25

New Micro-credential Approval: Health Coach Preparation (Level 4)

We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved and listed the Health Coach Preparation (Level 4) micro-credential [Ref: 129155-1]. Developed by Toitū te Waiora,...
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Toitū te Waiora establishes its first Social Services National Advisory Group (NIAG)
04/04/25

Toitū te Waiora establishes its first Social Services National Advisory Group (NIAG)

Toitū te Waiora proudly hosted its first kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) hui with the newly established Social Services NIAG this week. This dynamic group...
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New Development of Family Violence Skill Standards and Micro-credentials
23/03/25

New Development of Family Violence Skill Standards and Micro-credentials

Following the Health and Wellbeing qualification review in 2024, Toitū te Waiora identified a gap in specialist Family Violence and Sexual Violence skills and knowledge.  ...
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Update on long-term health conditions skill standards, qualification, and micro-credential development
19/03/25

Update on long-term health conditions skill standards, qualification, and micro-credential development

  Toitū te Waiora has developed a set of level 3 skill standards to aid deeper understanding of common long-term health conditions in partnership with...
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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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