Kaupapa Hirahira Highlights

A new report highlights the issues around retention for the industry. 

Bridging the Gap: Introducing the Arboriculture industry to our Workforce Development Plans 

Our Māori Workforce Development Plan for the food and fibre sector

Adopting agritech is estimated to increase food and fibre export earnings by $9.7 billion.  

An update on the export performance of the food and fibre sector

Level 4 micro-credential will support people moving into leadership roles

Otago Polytechnic's sports turf management education programme provides full pathway to employment in the industry

Since April 2023, Muka Tangata has been working to review and develop qualifications, standards and micro-credentials.

A summary of each industry's moderation and quality assurance performance and activities for the past 12 months is now available.

As well as building strong relationships, industry hui whakapūmau enhancement visits allow Muka Tangata kaimahi to talk with provider and industry kaimahi as well as ākonga, and observe delivery and assessment in practice.

Muka Tangata has launched two simultaneous qualification development projects for all food and fibre Entry Level and Agriculture qualifications, standards and micro-credentials.

Just over 100,000 women work in our food and fibre sector, 1/3 of the total workforce.