Primary ITO and Te Pūkenga

Primary ITO is currently a part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

Learning with Primary ITO | Te Pūkenga from 2024

Following the new Government’s announcement of its intention to disestablish Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, please be assured that your Primary ITO programme of study or training will continue as planned while we work through the details of how this change will be implemented. If you need access to learner support services, or have any concerns, please contact us.

Updated 1st January 2024.

News

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Primary ITO joins Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning
Primary ITO has become the final industry training organisation to join Te Pūkenga Work-Based Learning, making it the country’s largest on-the-job-training organisation.
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Primary ITO welcomes new CoVE to deliver excellence in food and fibre sectors
Primary ITO chief executive Nigel Philpott says a new Centre of Vocational Excellence will be a welcome addition to the primary sector learning ecosystem.
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Primary ITO receives Minister's recognition
Primary ITO has received the Minister of Education’s seal of approval to continue its work as an industry training organisation.
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Primary ITO responds to Government proposal for the Reform of Vocational Education
The primary sector is the largest contributor to the New Zealand economy but has the potential to contribute much more value-added growth if government and industry can collaborate effectively to upskill the primary sector’s 350,000-strong workforce.