NZQA Government-toGovernment Partnerships
May 2015
update
What is the Government-to-Government (G2G) project?
As part of a whole of government initiative to identify opportunities to commercialise
government know-how, NZQA has commenced a programme of commercial work offshore.
Why is this being progressed?
NZQA established a G2G commercial partnerships work stream
in response to:
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increasing interest internationally in NZQA global
innovations in National Qualification Frameworks, quality
assurance and assessment, and

to respond to demand from agency partners and education
services providers for NZQA support for, and involvement
in, export education initiatives.
How will it work?
Commercialisation options currently being explored by NZQA include the development of constructive
relationships with credible and quality New Zealand education institutions and service providers to assist the
implementation of commercialisation projects and to contribute to export education services goals.
NZQA expects to deliver partnerships activities using a blend of full-time and contracted staff. NZQA is
currently compiling a register of potential contractors, knowledgable about the New Zealand education
environment and recent innovations.
What benefits will come from the work?

Partner governments, who will benefit from access to New Zealand’s know-how, experience and
innovations, enhancing New Zealand’s reputation on the world stage.

New Zealand taxpayer, who will benefit from a return on existing investment in agency systems and
innovations.

New Zealand Inc, who will benefit from activities that contribute to the Government’s Business Growth
Agenda goals for export education services.
Where can I find more information?
More information can be found on the NZQA
website www.nzqa.govt.nz/about -us/innovation-atnzqa/
You can also email any queries to
futurestate@nzqa.govt.nz
COMMERCIAL
PARTNERSHIPS
NZQA Government-toGovernment Partnerships
What types of projects are being delivered?
Examples as follows:
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NZQA led the delivery of a policy review and staff training with a government agency in Thailand . This
work programme was delivered in partnership with ServiceIQ, the industry training organisation (ITO)
for the services sector.

NZQA completed a project to deliver training in Vanuatu. The project focussed on their Ministry of
Education’s examination practices and processes.
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NZQA is currently negotiating a proposed service agreement with an agency in the United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
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NZQA is currently discussing potential partnership activities with government officials in Qatar , Saudi
Arabia, Viet Nam and the Pacific and will continue working to identify further activities in Thailand.
Where can I find more information?
More information can be found on the NZQA
website www.nzqa.govt.nz/about -us/innovation-atnzqa/
You can also email any queries to
futurestate@nzqa.govt.nz
COMMERCIAL
PARTNERSHIPS