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Strengthening the manufacturing, engineering and logistics industries

We ensure our sectors lead and influence the vocational education system and its transformation.

Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council represents the manufacturing, engineering and logistics industries including wood manufacturing, bakery, butchery, mechanical, automotive and marine engineering, dairy processing, extractives and drilling, and transport.

Find out more about our industries.

Government VET Consultation now on

Have your say on the future of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Industry voice is crucial to the design of the new system and the Government wants to hear from employers and businesses to ensure the new system is fit-for-purpose. But be quick, it closes on Thursday 12 September!
Click here to find out more!

Our sectors contribute:

650000

People employed

82000

Businesses

$80 Billion

to New Zealand's GDP

286000

Learners

What matters to industry, matters to us.

We are proud to be partnering with industry to create transformational change in vocational education.

Read more from our industry partners.

Mā wai te huarahi e hora? Mā ngā ahumahi!

Who will pave the pathway forward? Industry will!

Latest News

Energy and Chemical Qualification Consultation Survey – now open!
22/08/24

Energy and Chemical Qualification Consultation Survey – now open!

Industry leaders in Energy and Chemical industry – we need your expertise!   Through our Qualification Advisory Group (QAG), made up of industry subject matter experts...
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Nau mai, haere mai Debbie Chin
02/08/24

Nau mai, haere mai Debbie Chin

Hanga-Aro-Rau warmly welcomes Debbie Chin as the newly appointed Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. Debbie brings a wealth of private- and public-sector...
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Industry leaders in the Meat and Meat Product Manufacturing sector – we need your expertise!
01/08/24

Industry leaders in the Meat and Meat Product Manufacturing sector – we need your expertise!

Through our Qualification Advisory Group (QAG), made up of industry subject matter experts and provider representatives, we’ve been reviewing the New Zealand Certificate in Meat...
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Hanga-Aro-Rau Operational Plan 2024 – 2026
25/07/24

Hanga-Aro-Rau Operational Plan 2024 – 2026

We are thrilled to present the Hanga-Aro-Rau Operational Plan for 2024-2026, a strategic roadmap designed to put industry workforce development needs at the centre and propel vocational education forward in...
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Industry Need Driving qualification developments for Commercial Transport sector
19/07/24

Industry Need Driving qualification developments for Commercial Transport sector

“Historically, qualifications in our industry have been driven by customer demand for trained drivers,” says Jonathan Stewart, Endorsed Driver Trainer for Rotorua Forest Haulage.  “To...
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Consent and Moderation Requirements review now on!
11/07/24

Consent and Moderation Requirements review now on!

Hanga-Aro-Rau is conducting a comprehensive review of the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs) documents related to our sectors. We seek your feedback to ensure these documents...
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