Qualification reviews and developments for Field Māori and Generic

Find information on NZQA as a qualification developer

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).

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

Manaaki Marae

Māori Business and Management

Māori Governance

Ngā Mokopuna - A Māori World View of Early Learning

Ngā Toi Māori

Reo Māori Media

Te Ara Hou ki te Ora

Te Reo Māori

Te Reo Māori me Ngā Tikanga Māori

Te Whakangungu Pakeke

Tikanga

Tourism Māori

National Qualifications Services and qualifications

NQS are responsible for the following qualifications:

English Language

Foundation and Bridging

Supported Learning

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)

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