Our qualification service develops, maintains and reviews New Zealand qualifications to support industry, employers, hapū, iwi and Government goals.
Qualifications come in two types:
- field Māori
- generic.
The qualification service works with industry, employers, professional groups, Whakaruruhau and other stakeholders to develop qualifications that are fit for purpose.
NZQA has two teams working on this:
- Māori Qualifications Services (MQS)
- National Qualifications Services (NQS).
Both teams are responsible for the quality and credibility of New Zealand qualifications that are listed on the New Zealand Qualification and Credentials Framework (NZQCF).
On this page
Māori Qualifications Services and qualifications
MQS develops Mātauranga Māori qualifications in consultation with whānau, hapū, and iwi.
Guidance and expertise on qualifications has come from Whakaruruhau, governance and working groups.
Qualifications have been developed with te ao Māori, a Māori world view.
Find Mātauranga Māori qualification information
Mahinga Kai, Wāhi Tapu and Environment Māori
Ngā Mokopuna - A Māori World View of Early Learning
National Qualifications Services and qualifications
NQS are responsible for the following qualifications:
Workforce Development Councils are now responsible for these qualifications:
- Business
- Creative Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Information Technology and Computing
- Teacher Education
Learn more
Ohu Mahi Workforce Development Councils website (external link)