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Development of Ophthalmic Technician standards and proposed micro-credential
26/08/25
Development of Ophthalmic Technician standards and proposed micro-credential
Toitū te Waiora – in collaboration with regional ophthalmology departments and clinical leads at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – has developed three ophthalmic...
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Feedback invited: Proposed new qualification – New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management) 
25/08/25
Feedback invited: Proposed new qualification – New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management) 
Toitū te Waiora is seeking feedback on a proposed new qualification: the New Zealand Certificate in Community Housing (Tenancy Management).   This qualification is designed to...
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New qualifications in Disability Support
25/08/25
New qualifications in Disability Support
Toitū te Waiora Workforce Development Council is seeking sector and community feedback on two proposed qualifications:  New Zealand Certificate in Disability Support (Level 3)  New...
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Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Qualifications Approved by NZQA
12/08/25
Pharmacy Technician and Assistant Qualifications Approved by NZQA
Toitū te Waiora is pleased to advise that the reviewed Pharmacy Technician and Assistant qualifications have now been approved by NZQA. These qualifications have been...
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National Consultation: Proposed Health and Wellbeing Core Skill Standards
11/08/25
National Consultation: Proposed Health and Wellbeing Core Skill Standards
Toitū te Waiora is undertaking national consultation on draft Health and Wellbeing core Skill Standards following on from the 2024 Health and Wellbeing qualifications review.    ...
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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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A year in review
06/07/25
A year in review
We’re proud of the work we have completed in the 2024/25 financial year. Check out our work by the numbers below.
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