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"Let's Level Up" Disabled People's Research Report - Key findings

"Let's Level Up" Disabled People's Research Report - Industry takeout

Is the grass really greener? Investigating the attractiveness of working in Australia

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction Careers Perceptions research presentation

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Career Perception Research Full Report

Corporate publications

Annual Report 2024

Our latest Annual Report covers the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. Good progress has been made in delivering positive workforce outcomes for the construction and infrastructure industries.

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Shaping the future of vocational education and training (VET)

Our submission for the Government consultation on the future of VET was created through our engagement with employers, industry leaders and education providers to determine what their priorities are in relation to VET. It reflects themes gathered as well as our analysis of what a well-functioning VET system that delivers for the sector looks like.

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Operational Plan 2024-26

Our Operational Plan outlines what we are here to do, what good looks like and how we measure success. It's specific about what we'll do and when we'll do it. We focus on doing the right things well to make an impact for the industries we support.

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TEC advice - November 2023.

As New Zealand’s construction and infrastructure sectors continue navigating through a landscape marked by challenges and opportunities, Waihanga Ara Rau stands at the forefront, guiding strategic investments in education and training. With an unwavering commitment to shaping a skilled, resilient workforce, we have submitted our comprehensive investment advice to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for the 2025 delivery year.

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Breifing to the Incoming Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills

Briefing to the incoming Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills

Our Briefing to the incoming Minister succinctly details what our organisation's role is, what we've achieved and our planned future activities.

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Statement of Strategic Direction 2023-2028

Our Statement of Strategic Direction publication outlines the key areas of focus for Waihanga Ara Rau over the next five years. This is the guiding document for everything that we do. It is used to inform the development of our annual Operational Plan, which sets out our key deliverables and work plan, the intended outcomes of our mahi and how we will measure success. It will be reviewed every three years.

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Chief Executive's expenses