Reform of Vocational Education
Creating a strong, unified, sustainable vocational education system fit for the future.
About Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE)
RoVE is focused on establishing the new entities and systems that will set standards and deliver vocational education. This work will be ongoing, as the new entities plan their priorities, work plans, and offerings. This page shows the timeline for implementation.
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MOE and TEC engage with vocational education and training sector stakeholders
Throughout 2018
MOE and TEC engage with vocational education and training sector stakeholders (including learners, employers, iwi, industry groups, providers) through Kōrero Mātauranga, the TEC-led Institutions of Technology and Polytechnics (ITP) Road Map and targeted engagements for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) review to understand current challenges in vocational education system
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Minister of Education presents three RoVE proposals and launches seven-week consultation
February 2019
Minister of Education presents three Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) proposals and launches seven-week consultation (13 February – 5 April 2019)
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Minister’s announcement on Government’s decision on RoVE
August 2019
Minister’s announcement on Government’s decision on RoVE
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Interim Establishment unit formed to plan for transition to Te Pūkenga
September 2019
Interim Establishment unit formed to plan for transition to Te Pūkenga (NZ Institute of Skills and Technology)
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Announcement of Taumata Aronui members
December 2019
Announcement of Taumata Aronui members (group helping ensure that RoVE reflects the Government’s commitment to Māori-Crown partnerships)
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Education (Vocational Education and Training Reform) Amendment Act comes into effect
April 2020
Education (Vocational Education and Training Reform) Amendment Act comes into effect on 1 April 2020 — amends the Education Act 1989 to create a unified and cohesive vocational education training system
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New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology stood up
April 2020
New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga) stood up on 1 April 2020
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Workforce Development Council Interim Establishment Board members appointed
June 2020
Interim Establishment Board members appointed by TEC
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Two Centres of Vocational Education (CoVEs) – Construction and Primary Sector – announced
September 2020
Two Centres of Vocational Education (CoVEs) – Construction and Primary Sector – announced
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Consultation on proposed Orders in Council for Workforce Development Councils
December 2020 - February 2021
Consultation on proposed Orders in Council for Workforce Development Councils
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Regional Skills Leadership Groups begin drafting Regional Work Plans
2021
Regional Skills Leadership Groups begin drafting Regional Work Plans
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Ministers announce establishment of Workforce Development Councils
June 2021
Ministers announce establishment of Workforce Development Councils
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Transitional Industry Training Organisation (ITO) transition plans approved
June 2021 to July 2022
Transitional Industry Training Organisation transition plans approved for all ITOs.
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Arranging training activities transition from Transitional ITOs to providers
August 2021
Arranging training activities transition from Transitional ITOs to providers, including Private Training Establishments and Te Pūkenga, as per Transition Plans
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15 permanent Regional Skills Leadership Groups (RSLGs) established
August 2021
15 permanent Regional Skills Leadership Groups (RSLGs) established
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Workforce Development Councils begin operating
October 2021
Workforce Development Councils begin operating
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Qualifications and Assessment Standards responsibilities and functions transferred to Workforce Development Councils
October 2021
Qualifications and Assessment Standards responsibilities and functions transferred from the Transitional Industry Training Organisations and New Zealand Qualifications Authority - Qualifications Service team to the six Workforce Development Councils
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Draft high-level Te Pūkenga Operating Model released
December 2021
Draft high-level Te Pūkenga Operating Model released
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Workforce Development Councils become fully operational
June 2022
Workforce Development Councils become fully operational (qualification development, standard setting, programme endorsement, etc)
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Detailed Operating Model and Organisational Structure for Te Pūkenga
January to June 2022
Detailed Operating Model and Organisational Structure for Te Pūkenga
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Development of rules and guidelines for any changes to the qualification system (NZQA)
January to June 2022
Development of rules and guidelines for any changes to the qualification system (NZQA)
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Arranging training activities continue to transition to providers
January to October 2022
Arranging training activities continue to transition to providers, including Private Training Establishments and Te Pūkenga, as per Transition Plans
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Implement any required changes to the qualification system (NZQA)
June 2022 to June 2023
Implement any required changes to the qualification system (NZQA)
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All transitional ITO transitions complete
October 2022
All transitional ITO transitions for arranging training completed
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Progress towards the realisation of RoVE outcomes
From 2023 onwards
Progress towards the realisation of VET outcomes
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Te Pūkenga Organisational Design & Change Programme (formerly Operating Model) implemented
From 2022 to December 2023
Te Pūkenga Organisational Design & Change Programme (formerly Operating Model) implemented
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NZQA updated its rules regarding skill standards, micro credentials and NZ Programmes
2023
NZQA updated its rules regarding skill standards, micro credentials and NZ Programmes
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Progress towards the realisation of VET outcomes
2024
Progress towards the realisation of VET outcomes
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Progress towards the realisation of VET outcomes
2025
Progress towards the realisation of VET outcomes
NCEA Change Programme and RoVE
Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | The Ministry of Education, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), and the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) are working together to ensure RoVE supports schools, kura, and tertiary education organisations to be better linked to each other and to the world of work. We are also working to align the implementation of the RoVE changes with the changes to NCEA and The National Curriculum.