2020

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
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 

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
April 2020

New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga) stood up on 1 April 2020 

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
June 2020

Interim Establishment Board members appointed by TEC

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
September 2020

Two Centres of Vocational Education (CoVEs) – Construction and Primary Sector – announced