Statement of Intent 2011/12 - 2013/14

• Introduction
• What we do
• Our strategic direction
• Outcome 1: New Zealand qualifications
• Outcome 2: Quality assurance
• Outcome 3: International education

Introduction

Working for the benefit of learners is central to everything we do. As stewards of New Zealand’s qualifications system, we are able to have a direct and positive impact on learner achievement. We do this through:

• ensuring that meaningful, credible qualifications are available for learners
• driving continuous improvement in the delivery of those qualifications
• leading and participating in sector-wide, learner-centred initiatives that contribute to a world-class education system.

 Education is an investment in the future. New Zealand needs skills in order to drive real growth.  Ensuring the integrity of New Zealand qualifications, and the quality of the institutions delivering these qualifications, is our primary contribution to this investment.

Over the next three years we will:

• make the pathways to employment and further education clearer
• promote greater recognition of learner achievement
• increase New Zealanders’ confidence in the quality of the tertiary education sector (non-university)
• create more opportunities for our key education and immigration partner countries to recognise New Zealand qualifications
• make New Zealand qualifications more portable across educational jurisdictions.

The importance of our work means that we are relentless in our pursuit of smarter, more effective ways of making a difference to the lives of New Zealanders.  To this end, we will collaborate with other agencies, use technology to improve client service, evaluate our costs to ensure we are delivering value, and take our strategies for Māori and Pasifika to the next level.

This document has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of sections 141 and 142 of the Crown Entities Act 2004.