New Zealand’s “Going for Growth” programme outlines a wide-ranging set of reforms aimed at improving education, employment outcomes, and workforce participation. The strategy focuses on building a more responsive education and training system, strengthening regional decision-making, and aligning skills development more closely with industry needs. Key initiatives include a new Tertiary Education Strategy, expansion of vocational training pathways, and the launch of digital tools such as the Tahatū Career Navigator to help individuals make informed career choices. The plan also places strong emphasis on youth employment support, including community job coaches for young job seekers and targeted interventions to reduce barriers to sustainable work. In education, the government is investing heavily in attendance improvement programmes, teacher support resources, and structured learning approaches in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. On the labour market side, immigration and visa reforms aim to address skill shortages while maintaining protections for local workers. Additional measures include employment plans for job seekers, stricter engagement requirements, and incentives to support long-term workforce participation. Overall, the programme reflects a broad effort to improve productivity, reduce inequality, and strengthen long-term economic growth through coordinated reforms across education and employment systems.
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https://www.mbie.govt.nz/dmsdocument/31819-going-for-growth-summary-of-government-actions-march-2026
