2022

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
June 2022

Workforce Development Councils become fully operational (qualification development, standard setting, programme endorsement, etc) 

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
January to June 2022

Detailed Operating Model and Organisational Structure for Te Pūkenga

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
January to June 2022

Development of rules and guidelines for any changes to the qualification system (NZQA) 

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
January to October 2022

Arranging training activities continue to transition to providers, including Private Training Establishments and Te Pūkenga, as per Transition Plans

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
June 2022 to June 2023

Implement any required changes to the qualification system (NZQA) 

Reform of Vocational Education
Reform of Vocational Education
October 2022

All transitional ITO transitions for arranging training completed