Skills and training for Māori agribusiness

We’re proud of the progress we’ve made on the ongoing actions set out in our workforce development plan for Māori in the food and fibre sector, Te Haumako.

Iwitanga micro-credential available for delivery

An iwi-specific micro-credential, developed by Muka Tangata in collaboration with Te Pou Oranga o Whakatōhea, is now listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework.

Tirohanga Māori

Soko Ni Drua: charting a path for Pacific success in the food and fibre sector

We launched Soko ni Drua, a workforce development plan focused on strengthening outcomes for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.

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Post-Study Outcomes Study

The Post-Study Outcomes research study provides valuable insights into how graduates fare after completing their qualifications.

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Trends in the nature of work for women in the food and fibre sector

We found some interesting patterns about the nature of how women work in the food and fibre sector.

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Occupational insights

We look at census data since 2006 to understand the roles that make up our industries.

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New Tautoko Toolkit for aspiring Māori leaders in the food and fibre sector

Aspiring Māori leaders in the food and fibre sector will be able to boost their learning journey through a Tautoko Toolkit launched this week. 

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Regional Economic Workforce Explorer

Your go-to tool for exploring key economic, workforce and demographic trends by industry and region.  
 

Labour Market

Front roe at the salmon hatchery

Our kaimahi got to see first-hand what happens at a salmon hatchery

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Skills Forecasting - initial insights

The Skills Forecasting tool uses a microsimulation model of the food and fibre workforce

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Agriculture qualifications development project update

A big thank you to everyone who continues to share their time and expertise as part of this project

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Insights updates - May 2025

We have updated the Trends and Analysis section of each industry Workforce Development Plan with the most recent available data. 

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