PTEs are diverse in terms of mission, scale of operation, location, culture and educational subject area.

They are flexible in responding to government policy settings and the wide-ranging needs of learners, industry, employers, local communities, Māori and Pasifika peoples and other stakeholders.

A PTE may be a privately owned or publicly listed company, a trust, an incorporated society, or another such entity that offers post-school education or vocational training.

PTEs that are registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) are eligible to receive funding through the Tertiary Education Commission(TEC). 

To find a PTE, you can search the NZQA database.