We’re committed to transforming vocational education to ensure it delivers the skills our industries and economy need—now and into the future.

As set out in the guidelines provided by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), the development of our 2027 investment advice was targeted and focused on:

• Reviewing, validating and updating the advice provided to TEC for 2026 investment.
• Identifying gaps in the existing advice and providing new advice aligned with industry demand and engagement.

Developing the advice involved:

• Analysing industry engagement information to confirm industry priorities and input into the advice.
• Reviewing Workforce Development Plans (WDP) to capture already identified industry priorities.
• Engaging with National Industry Advisory Groups to review 2026 advice, validate proposed new advice and identify gaps.
• Reviewing and updating workforce, qualification data and occupation mapping used in workforce analysis.

The advice is structured by Hanga-Aro-Rau National Industry Advisory Group (NIAG) groupings: Automotive, Commercial Transport, Engineering, Extractives, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Marine, Ports and Maritime Transport, and Supply Chain and Distribution.

The 2027 advice includes all new qualifications developed by Hanga-Aro-Rau since the 2026 advice for which we suggested an increase in TEC funding to support new provision. These qualifications are a response to industry needs that were identified via collaboration between industry representatives and education providers within the Qualification Advisory Groups.

Please note: This advice is pending formal approval and acceptance from TEC.

Download the 2027 Advice here