Welcome to the ITF website
Industry training is all about meeting the skill needs of industry, helping people develop their careers and assisting New Zealand businesses and organisations to be more productive.
On this site you can find out more about industry skill development and workplace learning, including the latest news, where to contact an ITO, and what industry training can do for you, whether you are an employer, already in work, or want to know what kinds of skills you might need to get into an industry.
You can also find out about events we are running, see photos of recent events, or more about us, the Industry Training Federation. Finally, if you want to know more, you can send us a message or find out how to contact us.
ITF Conference 2009
Skills That Add Value
 | The ITF Annual Conference 2009 is being held on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 July, at Te Papa in Wellington. The theme of this year's Conference is "Skills That Add Value". The conference features 4 international speakers from the UK, the Netherlands and Australia, as well as more than 10 practical sessions demonstrating how industry, employees and the nation can get more out of industry training and workforce learning. Registrations are now open - to find out more and register see the conference page: |
Industry-led Skill Development
Keeping NZ open for business
Industry training organisations have identified the importance of maintaining levels of investment in on-job and workplace training during the recession, if New Zealand is to be able to recover and grow its way out of the current situation.
ITOs have put together a package of proposals in their latest report - "Industry-led Skill Development - Keeping NZ open for business".
 | Industry-led Skill Development:  Industry-led Skill Development - Keeping NZ Open for Business
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Investing in Skills and Productivity
Briefing for the Incoming New Zealand Government
December 2008
The Industry Training Federation is urging the new Government to pay more attention to industry training in response to the economic downturn.
In its Briefing to the Incoming Government, released today, the Federation says enhanced industry training is essential to help New Zealand through the short term economic downturn and position the country well to meet its long term challenges.
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ITOs and the Senior Secondary School
A Policy Framework
September 2008
The Industry Training Federation has developed a discussion document focusing on the engagements between the industry training system and the senior secondary school.
- ITOs and the Senior Secondary School (2982KB)
Election Statement on Industry Training
Investing in Skills and Productivity
16 July 2008
The Industry Training Federation today released an election statement with recommendations to all parties contesting this year’s general election. It focuses on changes needed to ensure a high quality industry system and its role in lifting the skills and productivity levels of New Zealand workplaces.
 | Investing in Skills and Productivity Election Statement 2008
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See coverage of the election statement on TVNZ Breakfast: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/484445/1921976
Video: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_popup_windows_skin/1923069
NZ Skills Strategy Action Plan 2008
22 July 2008
The NZ Skills Strategy Action Plan 2008 was released by the Prime Minister, Helen Clark, at the Industry Training Federation's Annual Conference in July. The ITF has called upon all political parties in this year's electionto implement the NZ Skills Strategy as part of its Election Statement -"Investing in Skills and Productivity".
 | NZ Skills Strategy - Action Plan 2008
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Survey confirms business is driving skill development
14 July 2008
New Zealand businesses are spending greater amounts to upskill their staff, according to the latest Skills and Training Survey.
Respondents to the 2007 survey, run by Business NZ and the IndustryTraining Federation, spent a median of 2.5 per cent of their payroll ontraining, up from 2.0 per cent in the 2003 results.
 | Skills and Training Survey 2007 (with Business NZ)
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Nationwide Industry Training at Work Day
1 May 2008
Politicians and other community leaders discoveredone of the country’s hidden gems as part of Industry Training at WorkDay on 1 May 2008.
The day was organised by the Industry Training Federation (ITF) to raise awareness and understanding of industry training and workplace learning.
See photos and further details of Industry Training At Work Day.
Report Highlights the Importance of Skill Use
23 April 2008
A new report produced jointly by the Industry Training Federation and the Department of Labour has highlighted the importance of focusing explicitly on how skills are used, so that businesses and workers can get the most out of training:
 | The Skills Productivity-Nexus (with the Department of Labour) Connecting Industry Training and Business Performance
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ITF Offices
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Phone: +64-4-894-3190
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