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Proposed micro-credential and skill standard: Apply clinical coding principles and processes in a health and wellbeing setting (Level 5, 30 credits)
18/06/25
Proposed micro-credential and skill standard: Apply clinical coding principles and processes in a health and wellbeing setting (Level 5, 30 credits)
This micro-credential provides learners with the knowledge to extract clinical information and translate that into ICD10-AM codes for diagnosis, treatment complications, adverse effect of drugs...
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New Community Support Services unit standard
08/06/25
New Community Support Services unit standard
Toitū te Waiora is pleased to announce that NZQA have approved a new unit standard to support assessment of the Health of the older person...
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New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Diploma in Cardiac Physiological Measurement (Level 6)
22/05/25
New Qualification Approval: New Zealand Diploma in Cardiac Physiological Measurement (Level 6)
We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved and listed the New Zealand Diploma in Cardiac Physiological Measurement (Level 6) [Ref: 5296-1]. Developed by...
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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 the New Zealand Certificate in Long-Term Health Conditions (Level 3) [Ref: 5299].  Developed by Toitū te...
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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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Mental Health First Aid Skill Standard Approved
24/04/25
Mental Health First Aid Skill Standard Approved
We are pleased to announce that NZQA has approved a new skill standard 40722 – Provide Mental Health First Aid (Level 3). Developed by Toitū...
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Early Childhood Education National Industry Advisory Group (NIAGs) meets for the first time
21/04/25
Early Childhood Education National Industry Advisory Group (NIAGs) meets for the first time
Toitū te Waiora recently hosted members of the new Early Childhood Education (ECE) NIAG who met for the first time in Wellington, following on from...
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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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