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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 Qualification Approval: New Zealand Certificate in Long-Term Health Conditions (Level 3, 55 credits)
20/05/25

New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Certificate in Long-Term Health Conditions (Level 3, 55 credits)

We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved and listed the New Zealand Certificate in Long-Term Health Conditions (Level 3) [Ref: 5299].  Developed by...
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Public Health and Health Promotion Qualification Review Completed
15/05/25

Public Health and Health Promotion Qualification Review Completed

Toitū te Waiora has successfully concluded its review of the Public Health qualification, which has received approval from NZQA. This reviewed and updated qualification reflects...
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Project Update: Proposed changes to the Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Qualifications
15/05/25

Project Update: Proposed changes to the Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Qualifications

Kia ora koutou,  Toitū te Waiora has concluded our initial industry consultation for the review of: New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice)...
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Toitū te Waiora Industry Stakeholder Survey insights to help inform transition to Industry Skills Boards (ISBs)
13/05/25

Toitū te Waiora Industry Stakeholder Survey insights to help inform transition to Industry Skills Boards (ISBs)

The latest Toitū te Waiora stakeholder survey has provided valuable insights that will be shared with the new ISBs once established on 1 January 2026. ...
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Public Consultation: Proposed Civil Defence Emergency Management Skill Standards
09/05/25

Public Consultation: Proposed Civil Defence Emergency Management Skill Standards

Toitū te Waiora is undertaking public consultation on draft skill standards in Emergency Management as part of the Civil Defence Emergency Management review.    These standards...
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Update on Beauty Services Qualifications Review 2025
09/05/25

Update on Beauty Services Qualifications Review 2025

In 2022, Toitū te Waiora completed a scheduled review of the six beauty services qualifications. Initially, it was decided that the next review would take...
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