The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has begun consulting on a proposed replacement for the Evaluative Quality Assurance Framework used in regulating tertiary education organisations (excluding universities).
“NZQA’s Quality Assurance Framework is integral to ensure that New Zealand qualifications are credible and robust, and open doors for graduates to work or undertake further study here or overseas,” says Eve McMahon, NZQA Deputy Chief Executive, Quality Assurance.
The proposals being consulted on cover the high-level design of an integrated quality assurance framework that includes:
- the quality assurance cornerstones that set out roles and responsibilities;
- the enablers which underpin a supportive and responsive regulatory environment that encourages compliance and continuous improvement; and
- the levers and related regulatory activities for NZQA to effect change where this is needed.
“With the proposed new framework, we are aiming to ensure that it protects learner, employer, and community interests, adds value to tertiary providers and the system as a whole, and minimises compliance for high-performing providers,” Eve McMahon says.
Information about the proposals and how to provide feedback is available on the NZQA website, with consultation open until 10 December 2024.