13-07-2025
EMA urges collaboration for effective vocational education reform
EMA pushes for industry partnership in New Zealand vocational training reform. Photo / NZ Herald
Opinion by Joanna Hall
Joanna Hall is the Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement Lead of Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA).
THE FACTS
After years of sweeping reforms, financial pressures and structural upheaval, New Zealand's vocational education and training (VET) system stands at a critical crossroads.
The Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill now before Parliament offers an opportunity to rebuild confidence, lift quality and finally deliver