Disabled learners

Your learning support needs shouldn’t be a barrier to building a better future for yourself. No matter what you need to learn and achieve your goals, Te Pūkenga is here.

Te Pūkenga in practice

Learning with us will give you relevant work skills, real world experience and globally recognised qualifications.

  1. A culture of inclusion

    We'll design for inclusivity taking into account the different ways in which people learn, on-the-job, and socialise. No matter if you learn online, on campus or on the job, you’ll feel like you belong here.

  2. Accessible technology

    We'll make sure our learning materials and technology are accessible, so that everyone gets the full education they deserve.

  3. Empathy and understanding

    We'll make sure all people are valued and respected for their talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living. We'll build relationships with learners and encourage them to consider the ways they learn best.

  4. A safe space for all

    We want you to feel comfortable when talking to us about your challenges. Let us know how best to accommodate your learning needs and we’ll do our best to support you.

What can you expect from Te Pūkenga?

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Learning that fits with your life

We’re here to help you navigate your own path. No matter what responsibilities you have, our courses will flex when you need them to and will be designed to with what you need.
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Learning tailored to your needs

We’re here to help you navigate your own path. Our national network will give you greater access to flexible, career-focused learning, giving you more choice than ever.
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Learning that looks to the future

We’re creating better ways of learning that are focused on where Aotearoa needs to be. You’ll apply everything you learn with us to make your community stronger, inspiring younger generations to do the same.

“The journey starts when you see yourself in a new light, and when you share your perspective with others. At Te Pūkenga we’re helping to lift the limits on learning. Come and join us.”

Come as you are

Pacific learners

Pacific learners

Join a thriving Pacific community of students working together to succeed.
Ākonga Māori

Ākonga Māori

A place for Ākonga Maori learners to use their mahi to grow their communities.
Employers

Employers

Our national network will deliver more relevant training options for business.

Have a question?

What is the Reform of Vocational Education?

The Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) aims to create a strong, unified vocational education and training system that is fit for the future of work and delivers the skills that learners, employers, and communities need to thrive.

It includes seven key changes, one of which is the creation of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

The new system puts learners back at the centre and it will have a stronger focus on employers: delivering the skills they need, providing more support for those in work-based training, and ensuring greater consistency in vocational learning across the country. 

Learners will receive more support while they are training, and their knowledge and skills will be more relevant to what industry needs. They will be able to move more easily between regions and between on-the-job, on campus, and online training.

The changes reflect the Government’s commitment to Māori-Crown partnership.

How will the changes affect current ākonga (learners)?

Learners will still be able to complete their qualifications through their chosen provider, and the provider’s name on qualifications will stay the same. They will be able to enrol in another course, including courses that last for more than one year. 

Support services will stay the same, fees will stay the same and learners’ relationships with organisations such as StudyLink will stay the same. 

How will the changes affect ākonga in the future?

As the changes are introduced, learners will have more access to high-quality learning in the workplace as well as on campus, as well as:

  • it will become easier to move between learning in the workplace, on campus and online. 
  • it will also be easier to transfer to another part of New Zealand to learn, without it affecting the qualifications learners are training for. 
  • industries will be more involved in setting the standards for what learners study, to make sure they gain the relevant skills that employers want. 
  • there will also be more support to help learners achieve their goals.
  • people living in remote parts of New Zealand will have more opportunities to learn online. 
How will the changes affect employers in the future?

The Reform of Vocational Education aims to help employers hire people who are well-trained and ready for work – and to get people into work more quickly.

Under the changes, apprenticeships and on-the-job training will continue to be a priority. They will not be replaced by on campus learning.

Industry and employees will have greater influence over the courses and training offered, to ensure learners gain the right skills for the right jobs.

Six industry-governed Workplace Development Councils (WDCs) have been created to give industry a strong leadership role in vocational education and training.

The councils’ responsibilities will include giving investment advice, identifying current and future skills needs, developing qualifications, and setting standards.

Regions will also be given more say in planning for the work skills they need.

The transition and integration of many different parts to a new cohesive system will be gradual and carefully managed.