2019

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.

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
February 2019

Minister of Education presents three Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) proposals and launches seven-week consultation (13 February – 5 April 2019) 

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
August 2019

Minister’s announcement on Government’s decision on RoVE 

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
September 2019

Interim Establishment unit formed to plan for transition to Te Pūkenga (NZ Institute of Skills and Technology) 

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
December 2019

Announcement of Taumata Aronui members (group helping ensure that RoVE reflects the Government’s commitment to Māori-Crown partnerships)