Field           Business

 

Review of Business Operations and Development unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Business Operations and Development

Organisational Direction and Strategy

7448, 7449, 18509, 25778, 27762, 27764-27771, 29046, 29047, 29049-29053, 29226

People Development and Coordination

1987, 8495, 8498, 9735, 15190, 16614, 18336, 18337, 23394, 23396, 23397, 24874, 25450, 25451, 27557, 27558, 27563-27568, 29041-29044, 32346-, 32347

 

Ringa Hora Workforce Development Council has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                                                               November 2025

 

Planned review date                                                                                               December 2030

 

Summary

 

Ringa Hora, in collaboration with industry and providers, has completed a scheduled review of the listed unit standards. This review was conducted between July – August 2025, with stakeholders contributing via online meetings and email feedback.

 

The 18 unit standards that were reviewed so providers can continue to use them. Industry confirmed they remain fit for purpose and aligned with current practices. 31 unit standards are being expired due to low or no usage, or because they were primarily used in programmes leading to the New Zealand Certificate and Diplomas in Business (Levels 3 to 6). These qualifications underwent a review during 2024-2025. Ringa Hora is currently developing skill standards to be listed under these domains, supporting the updated versions of the New Zealand Business qualifications, and other programmes.

 

Main changes

 

·       Minor updates were made to Guidance Information to include link to Te Tiriti o Waitangi assessment materials for reviewed unit standards.

·       31 unit standards were expired without replacement.

·       Title, outcome and performance criteria of unit standard 18337 were updated for clarity.

·       Performance criterion 1.3 of unit standard 18336 was updated for clarity.

·       Performance criterion 1.4 of unit standard 27567 was updated for clarity.

 

Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2028.

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is 31 December 2028.

 

Impact on Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR)

 

Unit standards have been shifted from CMR 0113 to CMR 0112.

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Business > Business Operations and Development > Organisational Direction and Strategy

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

7448

Review and report on an organisation's performance against business plans and objectives

6

10

D

7449

Contribute to organisational strategy development

4

5

D

18509

Demonstrate knowledge of risk management in an organisation

4

6

B

25778

Develop a framework for applying risk management processes in an organisation

6

10

D

27762

Identify and explain influences on an organisation

4

4

D

27764

Envision a future for an organisation

6

10

D

27765

Demonstrate knowledge of influences on an organisation

3

4

D

27766

Demonstrate knowledge of the business life cycle

4

4

D

27767

Propose and justify a strategy for achieving an organisation's envisioned future

6

6

D

27768

Develop a strategic plan for an organisation's envisioned future

6

8

D

27769

Demonstrate knowledge of strategic processes in organisations

4

5

D

27770

Monitor the implementation of a strategic plan in an organisation

6

7

D

27771

Evaluate the effectiveness of a strategic plan for an organisation

6

5

D

29046

Lead and manage people to achieve a business entity's strategic goals

6

30

D

29047

Manage business activities to achieve a business entity's strategic goals

5

30

D

29049

Contribute to innovation and organisational change in a business entity in operational contexts

5

20

D

29050

Analyse the impact(s) of internal and external influences, and assess their consequence(s) for a business entity

5

15

D

29051

Apply broad business knowledge for strategic objectives in a business entity

6

25

D

29052

Contribute at a strategic level to innovation and organisational change within a business entity

6

15

D

29053

Contribute to a business entity's strategic objectives and strategic plan

6

20

D

29226

Apply risk management processes in an organisation

5

6

D

 

Business > Business Operations and Development >People Development and Coordination

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

1987

Develop strategies to establish and maintain positive workplace relationships

5

5

B

8495

Develop self to improve own performance in an organisation

4

4

B

8498

Develop strategies to manage conflict in an organisation

5

5

D

9735

Demonstrate knowledge of theory in relation to management in organisations

6

10

D

15190

Develop and implement a work plan for a team in an organisation

4

10

B

16614

Apply time management concepts and methods in business situations

4

3

B

18336

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of team-building skills

4

5

B

18337

Determine and co-ordinate training and/or development for a team

Determine and co-ordinate training and development for a team

4

5

B

23394

Plan for and carry out personnel selection in an organisation

5

4

B

23396

Demonstrate knowledge of performance management planning

4

3

B

23397

Plan and monitor performance of others in an organisation

5

6

B

24874

Demonstrate knowledge of performance management in an organisation

3

4

B

25450

Demonstrate skills in managing staff exit in an organisation

5

5

D

25451

Provide mentoring in an organisation

5

5

D

27557

Behave according to organisational requirements

3

3

B

27558

Manage professional and ethical behaviour of staff in a business operation

5

5

B

27563

Demonstrate knowledge of teams and team leadership in an organisation

3

4

B

27564

Demonstrate knowledge of leadership in an organisation

4

8

B

27565

Train colleagues in the workplace

3

4

B

27566

Monitor staff performance in an organisation

4

5

B

27567

Demonstrate knowledge of management of a change in an organisation

4

4

B

27568

Implement change in a work team

5

4

D

29041

Apply principles for effective performance within a team in a business context

3

20

D

29042

Develop objectives for a team in a business context

3

15

D

29043

Describe and compare different styles of team leadership in a business context

3

10

D

29044

Lead and manage people to achieve a business entity's operational objectives

5

35

D

32346

Develop a team environment and relationships to contribute to a business entity's objectives

4

20

D

32347

Lead team performance to contribute to a business entity's objectives

4

20

D