Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote
The Ministry will focus on implementing a set of specific policies and programmes to deliver on key education outcomes determined by the Government. Those related to Vote Tertiary Education are:
- Attainment of useful qualifications
A useful qualification enables young people to take steps into employment, training or higher-level education. Increasing the number of young people achieving National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 2 or equivalent qualifications that meet the needs of employers, is critical to New Zealand's economic growth. Young people must then be supported and encouraged to gain higher-level qualifications.
- Ongoing development and attainment of skills
Tertiary education has significant economic and social benefits for individuals and New Zealand as a society. Increasing the number of 25-34-year-olds with a qualification at level 4 or above on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework is critical.
- Increasing the contribution of the tertiary and international education sectors to economic growth
International education, innovation and research are drivers of productivity and growth and are critical to New Zealand's economy. The focus will be on continuing to strengthen the contribution of these key education areas to the Government's economic growth priorities.
The table below shows how the Government priorities, education outcomes and the appropriations interconnect. Only the appropriations most significant in terms of expenditure, or impact, on each priority are listed.
Government Priorities and Outcomes - Links to Appropriations
| Government Priorities | Government Outcomes | Appropriations |
|---|---|---|
| Economic growth that delivers greater prosperity, security and opportunities for New Zealanders. Developing the skills to enable citizens to reach their full potential and contribute to the economy and society. Providing better public services by improving educational achievement, getting disengaged young people back on track and improving the lives of vulnerable children. | Attainment of useful qualifications | DepartmentalPolicy AdviceNon-DepartmentalTertiary Education: Student Achievement ComponentTraining for Designated Groups |
| Developing the skills to enable citizens to reach their full potential and contribute to the economy and society. Economic growth that delivers greater prosperity, security and opportunities for New Zealanders. | Ongoing development and attainment of skills | DepartmentalPolicy AdviceStrategic Leadership in the Tertiary System Non-DepartmentalAdult and Community EducationCentres of Research Excellence International Education Programmes Performance-Based Research Fund Tertiary Education Grants and Other Funding Tertiary Education: Student Achievement Component Training for Designated Groups |
| Developing the skills to enable citizens to reach their full potential and contribute to the economy and society. Economic growth that delivers greater prosperity, security and opportunities for New Zealanders. | Increasing the contribution of the tertiary and international education sectors to economic growth | DepartmentalPolicy AdviceStrategic Leadership in the Tertiary System Non-DepartmentalCentres of Research ExcellenceInternational Education Programmes Performance-Based Research Fund Tertiary Education Grants and Other Funding Tertiary Education: Student Achievement Component Training for Designated Groups |
