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    New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

    The Crown entity charged with ensuring that New Zealand qualifications are robust and credible nationally and internationally.

    New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED)

    A qualification system designed and administered by NZQA to structure New Zealand/National qualifications.

    Ngā Kete

    Ngā Kete is a secure web portal or “doorway” into our information.  It gives us and TEOs quick access to information from multiple sources though search and browse functionality.

    Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga

    The Māori Centre for Research Excellence.

    Ngaiotanga

    We learn and innovate

    NSI

    National Student Index is a database maintained by the Ministry of Education.  The purpose of the application is to allocate a unique identifier, the National Student Number, to every student enrolled with an education provider in New Zealand.

    NSN

    National Student Number is a unique identifier, which will be a lifetime identification number that learners keep even if they study at more than one TEO.

    NZA

    New Zealand Apprenticeship.  Is a formal work-based training programme leading to careers in industry.  Learners are employed in the occupation for which they are training.

    NZQA

    New Zealand Qualifications Authority.  The Crown entity charged with ensuring that New Zealand qualifications are robust and credible nationally and internationally.

    NZQCF

    New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework. A qualification system designed and administered by NZQA to structure New Zealand/national qualifications.