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29/09/21

Council member Expressions of Interest for Hanga Aro Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council now open

Hanga Aro Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council wishes to co-opt one additional member.

Expressions of Interest are invited from industry leaders with significant governance experience who want to play a part in leading the industry-led Workforce Development Councils and creating new futures for all learners. 

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08/09/21

Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council appoints Chief Executive

The Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council (WDC) today announced the appointment of Phil Alexander-Crawford (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Rēhia, Ngāpuhi) as Chief Executive. The appointment is a significant milestone in the establishment of the Workforce Development Council, which will give manufacturing, engineering and logistics industries greater leadership in the vocational education system.

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07/07/21

Induction event to kickstart industry leadership in future skills development

A two-day induction event kicks off today for 54 industry leaders and innovators who will play a vital role in ensuring New Zealand’s vocational education system is fit for the needs of today – and tomorrow.

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11/06/21

WDC legislation locks in special role for manufacturing, engineering and logistics industry stakeholders

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14/05/21

The Orders in Council for the WDCs

The Reforms of Vocational Education (RoVE) have taken another significant step with the passing and gazetting of the Orders in Council that will lead to the formal establishment of six Workforce Development Councils (WDCs).

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