Digital Technology Workforce Development Submission 2025
IT Professionals and TUANZ have developed a joint submission on the latest moves in the reshpe ofg vocational training in NZ. In the submission we advocate for the digital technology sector’s unique needs within Aotearoa’s vocational education reforms. We favour an independent work-based learning model to ensure industry control and agility in training. The submission emphasises the importance of a dedicated Digital Technology Industry Skills Board (ISB) to prevent digital skills from being overshadowed by other industries. It calls for funding and support for cadetships and micro-credentials aligning with modern tech employment, rather than solely relying on traditional apprenticeships. The submission stresses the need for government investment in digital technology skills to future-proof New Zealand’s workforce. Finally, we offer their expertise to ensure that the vocational education reform benefits the digital technology sector.
