Supporting Pasifika and Maori apprentices
ITOs in NZ
ITOs hold relationships with:z Government bodies such as New Zealand
Qualification Authority (NZQA) and the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC)
z Industry players such as large and small enterprise and industry associations
z Training providers such as polytechs and private training providers
z Communityz Employers and people in training
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Government & regulators
Education Providers
IndustryCommunityIwi & Pasifika
EmployersPeople in training
The role of ITOs
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ITOs are private industry-based organisations created to:z Set skills standards for NZ industriesz Enable people in work to complete nationally
recognised qualifications andz Develop arrangements for the delivery of
trainingThey do not deliver training
22 Industries
Electrical Plumbing Gasfitting Drainlaying Roofing Cranes Elevated Platforms
Scaffolding
Rigging Industrial Rope Access
Occupational Health and Safety
Security Real Estate Contact Centres Financial Services
LocalGovernment
EmergencyServices
Fire and Rescue
Civil Defence & First Aid
Fire Service Public ServiceOffenderManagement
Maori and Pasifika at Skills
• 2013 Kaihautu Māori – Stu Lawrence• 2014 Pasifika Equivalent – Issac Liava’a• 2016 Māori and Pasifika Advisor• 2017 Pasifika Advisor – Tony Laulu• Maori Advisor – Aimee Hutcheson• 2018 x 4 Maori & Pasifika Full time staff
• Te Rau o Te Huia Maori & Pasifika leaders programme
• Internal Advisory Groups
Pasifika targets
Parity with non-Māori and non-Pasifika
Programme completions
Credit Achievement rate
First year retention rates
Pasifika targets (As at Mar 2016)
Parity with non-Māori and non-Pasifika
Programme completions
Credit Achievement rate
First year retention rates
Non M&P Pasifika
53% 33%
Apprenticeship
Non M&P Pasifika
48% 34%
Non M&P Pasifika
45% 27%
Pasifika targets (As at Oct 2018)
Parity with non-Māori and non-Pasifika
Programme completions
Credit Achievement rate
First year retention rates
Non M&P Pasifika
72% 75%
Apprenticeship
Non M&P Pasifika
52% 48%
Non M&P Pasifika
68% 68%
TEC Report (01 Oct 2018)
• Maori and Pasifika Trades Training • Pacific Employment Support Service• Commission for Financial Capability• Industry Training Federation
Our Approach
• Front loading success
• Pastoral care
• Post apprenticeship support
Sector Induction Days• Introduction to an ITO• What we do• Maori and Pasifika
employer voice• Obligations as an
apprentice• Meet and greet with Skills
Staff including AMs
Nesian Sparks
• Academic mentoring• Networking breakfast• Financial Capability• Account Manager Support• Creating a Pasifika Trades Community
Financial Capability
• Money plans• Debt management• Saving• Emergency fund• Home and business ownership
Engagement
• Pasifika Skills Facebook Page• Pasifika Collateral1. Journey map2. Note book3. Welcome pack
Financial Capability
• Money plans• Debt management• Saving• Emergency fund• Home and business ownership
Business Ambition
• Pacific Business Trust – Richard Taurima• Pre Validation workshop• Half day workshop• Experts in Accounting, Tax, Finance etc.• 50 day, 100 day and 200 day coaching
programme• Online tools for prospective business
owners