NZQA is one of the government agencies that regulates tertiary education in New Zealand.
Our quality assurance system, the integrated quality assurance framework (iQAF), applies to all:
- private training establishments
- wānanga
- polytechnics
- industry skill boards, and
- government training establishments.
This page keeps you informed about the latest news relevant to our sector, key dates for submitting information to us, and our quality assurance system.
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Sector news
Quality Times: our sector newsletter
The Quality Times - He Kounga Kōrero is our regular sector newsletter for tertiary education organisations regulated by NZQA
Quality Times
Risk-informed approach to quality assurance
Our new risk-informed approach explains how we prioritise our monitoring and regulatory activities, and how we use sector-wide intelligence and data
Risk-informed approach
The Te Hono o Te Kahurangi Aromātai
Learn about how and why we are reviewing Te Hono o Te Kahurangi
Go to the review
Extension of credit reporting fee for qualification completions
Learn how the extended credit reporting fee is calculated and invoiced
NZQA's credit reporting fee
Update on the TOEFL iBT test for English proficiency
Information about the new TOEFL internet based test (iBT) format and scoring system launched on 21 January 2026
iBT test update
Changes to vocational education and training
Changes to vocational education and training came into effect on 1 January 2026, including the standing up of 8 Industry Skills Boards and 10 Polytechnics
Changes to VETKey dates
Quarterly table of requirements for TEOs
Open or download the quarterly table of requirements [PDF, 250 KB]
Quality assurance overview and processes
Our quality assurance system for tertiary education providers
An overview of how we quality assure tertiary education in New Zealand
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Quality assurance Māori
Te Hono o te Kahurangi is an evaluative approach that allows providers to engage with NZQA using Māori approaches and values
Find out more
Approval, accreditation and registration
Applying to NZQA for provider registration, programme approvals, and accreditation to deliver education and training
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Monitoring and assessment
Information about our monitoring and assessment activities to quality assure tertiary education in Aotearoa
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Statutory actions
Information about statutory actions and a list of the statutory actions NZQA is currently taking
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The Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice
The Code supports the wellbeing and safety of learners in Aotearoa
Find information and resources
Annual declarations
Information about the annual declarations tertiary education organisations must submit to NZQA
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Charges for quality assurance
Information about the annual fees some tertiary education providers pay and our quality assurance fees
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Guidelines for the recognition and award of learning for credit
Find out how to credit learners for their previous study, work and life experience
Find out morePast processes
NZQA no longer uses these quality assurance processes under iQAF.