Qualification reviews and developments for Field Māori and Generic

Our role as a qualification developer, and links to pages covering reviews and developments for the qualifications we maintain

NZQA as a qualification developer

Our qualification service develops, maintains and reviews New Zealand qualifications to support industry, employers, hapū, iwi and Government goals.

Our qualifications come in 2 types:

  • field Māori
  • generic.

We work with industry, employers, professional groups, Whakaruruhau and other stakeholders to develop qualifications that are fit for purpose.

NZQA has 2 teams working on qualifications:

  • Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) is responsible for field Māori qualifications
  • National Qualifications Services (NQS) is responsible for generic qualifications.

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).

Developing Mātauranga Māori qualifications

MQS develops Mātauranga Māori qualifications in consultation with whānau, hapū, and iwi. Guidance and expertise on qualifications comes from Whakaruruhau, governance and working groups.

Qualifications are developed with te ao Māori, a Māori world view.

Qualifications we no longer maintain

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 (external link)

Contact the qualification service teams