Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE)

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Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE)

Establishing the Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics WDC

26 August 2020

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Today’s agenda

● Context

● Key elements of proposal

● Gathering your views

● Next steps

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A strong, unified, sustainable system for all vocational education that delivers the skills that learners, employers and communities need to thrive

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Work-integrated learning

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Six WDCs providing industry advice on industry needs

Role of Interim Establishment Board

• Advice to the Minister on establishing WDC

• Engaging with industry on proposals

• Developing establishment plan

Workforce Development Councils

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Central to the new system

WDCs will contribute to the new vocational education and training system by:

● Providing skills and workforce leadership for the industries they represent

● Providing vocational education investment advice to the Government

● Developing qualifications, setting standards, and moderating assessments

● Endorsing provider programmes

● Promoting the benefits of educating employees to employers

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Complementary voices

Regional Skills Leadership Groups Workforce Development Councils

RSLGS will:

• Identify current and future workforce and skills needs in their region• Provide advice to Government to support skill development and

workforce supply• Inform and join up local initiatives in response to labour market

challengers and barriers to employment• Produce an Annual Regional Workforce Plan for government response

WDCs will:

• Take a forward, strategic view of the future skills needs of industries• Set standards, develop qualifications and help shape vocational education

curriculum• Provide advice to the TEC on investment in vocational education, and

determine appropriate mix of skills and training for industries• Endorse programmes that lead to qualifications• Provide employers with brokerage and advisory services.

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Constructing WDCs

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Today is the beginning of a conversation

PROCESS

● Proposal for establishing WDCs developed with industry

● Minister undertakes public consultation

● Confirmed through the Executive Council and sent to the Governor-General for signature

CONSIDERATIONS

● Effective, thorough and inclusive stakeholder engagement

● Respect Crown/Māori partnerships

● Engagement opportunities include this webinar, a feedback form (survey) and one-on-ones.

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Proposed legal name

Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development

Council

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Proposed common preamble

● The Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council acknowledges its role in

creating a sustainable, globally engaged and adaptive Aotearoa New Zealand[1]. The Council recognises that

there must be opportunities for all people to reach their full potential and capabilities, including those who

have been traditionally underserved by the education system.

● The Council acknowledges that through commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, our systems, policies and

procedures ensure equitable outcomes for all.

● The Council works with learners, industry[2], tangata whenua, stakeholders and the other Workforce

Development Councils to deliver the outcomes the Council seeks.

● Our work involves planning, implementing and supporting the responses to our future workforce needs,

taking into account the climate crisis and other global challenges, emerging technologies, global

sustainability goals, the changing nature of work, and the skills, knowledge and qualifications future learners

need to achieve success for themselves and their communities.

[1] Aotearoa New Zealand includes Aotearoa me Te Waipounamu

[2] “industry” includes but is not limited to employers, employees, self-employed people, industry associations and unions.

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WDC Coverage

● A detailed list has been prepared using the Australian and New Zealand Standard

Industrial Classification level 4 descriptors and is the authoritative guide to the

proposed coverage.

● The Workforce Development Council will assume responsibility for the coverage of

the following transitional Industry Training Organisations:

○ Competenz (except lift and escalator servicing, forestry, biosecurity, journalism, graphic design);

○ MITO (except gas);

○ NZ Marine and Composites Industry Training Organisation (all industries); and

○ Primary Industry Training Organisation (petrochemicals, energy and chemical plant, dairy processing,

and meat processing only).

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Composition

● Seven to nine members

● Two Co-Chairs (reflecting Te Tiriti partnership)

● Two co-opted members

● Two governance associates

● Initial terms of 1-4 years

● Subsequent terms of 2-4 years

● Maximum term of 8 years

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Appointments #1

● Establishment Board

○ Nominations from, or supported by, employers, employees, the Council of Trade Unions and/or industry associations.

○ Appointment of 5-7 members, including Co-Chairs, by Minister of Education (or their delegate).

○ Establishment Board may co-opt up to 2 additional members to address skills gaps.

○ Establishment Board will appoint up to 2 governance associates, which are:

■ Non-voting, developmental roles to provide a pipeline of governance professionals from diverse

backgrounds, particularly communities underserved by the vocational education system.

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● Subsequent Boards

○ nominations from or supported by members of the Board, employers, employees, theCouncil of Trade Unions and/or industry associations from the industries that comprise theMEL WDC.

○ Independent Committees make recommendations and appointments of 5-7 members.

○ Board appoints Co-Chairs.

○ Board may co-opt up to 2 additional members to address skills gaps.

○ Board will appoint up to 2 governance associates, which are:

■ Non-voting, developmental roles to provide a pipeline of governance professionals from diverse

backgrounds, particularly communities underserved by the vocational education system.

Appointments #2

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Each Board member must have

● experience in at least one industry covered by the Manufacturing,Engineering and Logistics WDC;

● governance and/or public administration experience and/or understanding;● commitment to inclusion and addressing the needs of underserved learners;

and● the support of at least one industry covered by the Manufacturing,

Engineering and Logistics WDC (indicated by but not limited to support from an industry association or group of employers) or in the case of the employee representative, the support of the Council of Trade Unions.

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The Board as a whole

● Representatives of large and small enterprises and industries

● Collective representation of employers, employees and Māori employers

● Diversity

● Vocational education experience

● Governance and/or public administration

● Te ao Māori

● Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and adequate representation from Māori

● Wide network across all stakeholders

● Employee representation endorsed by Council of Trade Unions

● Financial analysis and management

● Experience in establishing new organisations, enterprises or businesses

● Experience leading industry or business transformation and/or change management

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Additional functions

● Advocacy for industry and career promotion to support efforts to better match the supply and demand of skilled labour.

● Coordination of workforce development strategies among government agencies and other stakeholders.

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Advisory groups

The Board will establish two-way mechanisms to enable:

○ industry to provide meaningful, diverse industry input to inform the delivery of the functions of the WDC; and

○ the WDC to provide strategic workforce leadership advice and support to industry

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There are many details

Our proposal to the Minister will cover:

• Duties of Boards and Board members

• Conflicts of interest

• Resignations

• Managing vacancies

• Meeting requirements and decision-making

• Appointment of Chief Executive

• Delegations and interventions

• Transfer of assets

• Performance conditions

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● What are the key success factors for WDCs?

● What are you looking for in your WDCs?

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Breakout groups

GROUP A

Troy Coyle

GROUP B

Renata Hakiwai

GROUP C

Andrew Clearwater

GROUP D

Fiona Kingsford

GROUP E

Rachel Mackintosh

GROUP F

Blake Noble

GROUP G

Tim Ritchie

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Breakout groupsAll groups1.What is your overall impression of the approach to the governance of the Workforce Development Council? What do you agree with and what could be improved or changed? And why?

2.The Board is suggesting Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council as the legal name. Bearing in mind that the consideration of the vision, brand and trading name are matters for the incoming Council and management. Are you comfortable with that approach?

3.There has been considerable work to define the coverage of each Workforce Development Council, but are there unresolved issues that we need to address?

Groups A, B4. The Chairs and the iEBs have all agreed on a common preamble that provides a kaupapa for the work of the WDCs. What is your reaction to the proposed common preamble?

5.The iEB is exploring the appointment of two co-Chairs, one of whom will be Maori, representation of Maori employers, development governance roles, an understanding of te ao Maori within the mix of skills and provision for the co-option of governance associates. Should we be more ambitious in reflecting Te Tiriti in the OIC?

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All groups1.What is your overall impression of the approach to the governance of the WDC? What do you agree with and what could be improved or changed? And why?

2.The Board is suggesting Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council as the legal name. Bearing in mind that the consideration of the vision, brand and trading name are matters for the incoming Council and management. Are you comfortable with that approach?

3.There has been considerable work to define the coverage of each WDC, but are there unresolved issues that we need to address?

Groups C, D6. We are proposing that nominations are sought from employers, employees, the Council of Trade Unions and/or industry associations via an expression of interest process and the Minister of Education then makes appointments for the Establishment Board. Do you think this is a suitable process?

7. After the Board is in place, we are suggesting that the Board establish an independent Selection Committee to source nominations and make recommendations to an independent Appointments Committee. Do you think this is a suitable process?

8. Do you think the proposal of 7-9 members, appointed for 1-4 years for the first Board and 2-4 years for the second Board, with a maximum term of 8 years is appropriate?

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All groups1.What is your overall impression of the approach to the governance of the WDC? What do you agree with and what could be improved or changed? And why?

2.The Board is suggesting Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council as the legal name. Bearing in mind that the consideration of the vision, brand and trading name are matters for the incoming Council and management. Are you comfortable with that approach?

3.There has been considerable work to define the coverage of each WDC, but are there unresolved issues that we need to address?

Groups E, F9. We are proposed that all Council members have industry experience, governance knowledge or experience, a commitment to inclusion and learner success and support from employers or the Council of Trade Unions. Are these the right skills set and experience for Board members?

10. We outlined a skills matrix for the Board as a whole. Are these the right skills and experience for an organisation of this kind?

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All groups1.What is your overall impression of the approach to the governance of the WDC? What do you agree with and what could be improved or changed? And why?

2.The Board is suggesting Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council as the legal name. Bearing in mind that the consideration of the vision, brand and trading name are matters for the incoming Council and management. Are you comfortable with that approach?

3.There has been considerable work to define the coverage of each WDC, but are there unresolved issues that we need to address?

Group G 12. What do you think of the idea of adding the functions of a) advocacy for industry and career promotion and b) the coordination of workforce development strategies across the country?

13. What is your view of the mechanisms we are proposing to enable industry input?

14. What do you think should be the key accountabilities of the Establishment Board/CEO?

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Report back

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We need your views

Today

● Breakout groups and discussions

From today

• Summary of proposal and invitation to survey sent to you

Deadline for survey responses

• 11 September 2020

Later this year

Interim Establishment Board finalises proposal taking account of your feedback

Minister will consult fully through an open process on the proposal

Establishment plan mahi - we need your input

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Keep in touch

● MEL.ieb@tec.govt.nz

● www.tec.govt.nz/

● Subscribe to the RoVE Newsletter via the TEC

website

● Tell us which WDCs you want to hear more about

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