NZDE Qualification & National Curriculum
Review Project
About the project
We’re excited to announce that we’ve begun work to review the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE), an important Level 6 national qualification for engineering technicians.
We’re working closely with industry and providers to review the NZDE qualification, followed by a review of the National Curriculum Document (programme) – to make sure that there is a fit for purpose qualification and programme, aligned to the future needs of the industry.
Industry Focus Group – Workshop Report
At the Industry Focus Group workshop, held 11 th September, a range of topics relevant to the NZDE qualification and programme were discussed, and several principles were established to guide the review of the qualification and national curriculum. These principles will be refined or replaced as the review progresses.
A report summarising discussions and principles is now available.
See also the Terms of Reference for this group.
NZDE – Proposed Qualification – Public Consultation
The proposed qualification for the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering is now ready for public consultation. Consultation is open until COB 27 th February, 2026.
All feedback received will be considered.
Questions and feedback
See the link below for commonly asked questions.
For all other questions and any other feedback you have on the project, please email Joy Potter, Project Manager.