Hon Steve Maharey Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Designing Your Own Place Polytechnics taking skills leadership Association of Polytechnics in New Zealand National Conference 7 November 2003

A Differentiated Role Combination and interaction between these features. Investments & capabilities that underpin performance “Teaching to do” Applied research, development and applications Style and approach Relevance and AccessFocus and purpose of programmes and activities

A Shared Vision Government Co-operation & Collaboration Excellence, Relevance and Access Learners and the wider public have confidence in high levels of quality Improved global linkages Innovative Institutions ITP Strategic Goals Co-operative Relevant Accessible Assured Global Innovative

Cooperation & Relevance Cooperation Key Change 7: Greater collaboration and rationalisation within the system Obj 3: Greater collaboration with the research sector, the creative sectors, industry, iwi and communities Relevance Obj 18: Accurate and timely skills forecasting. Obj 19: Industries are supported in meeting their self- identified skill needs. Obj 24: Promotion of specialist skills that contribute to New Zealand’s development

Sector Leadership Your sector has been proactive Anticipating, embracing and leading change Working with Industry Training Organisations Only the sector can make the reforms work and meet the skills challenge

The Virtuous Triangle TEC TEOStakeholders

A Genuine Partnership Joint commitment to the Tertiary Education Strategy from both TEC and the ITP sector A focus on the spirit not just the letter Working in partnership Otherwise a risk of game-playing v bureaucracy

Avoiding a ‘Boom-Bust’ Cycle 50% percent increase in tertiary education spending since 1999/2000 Est. 20% increase in polytech EFTS in 2003 What does this mean in terms of improved outcomes for our economy and society?

Supporting ITPs in Their Role Polytechnic Regional Development Fund Innovation & Development Fund and eLearning Collaborative Development Fund Growth & Innovation Pilot Initiatives

A New Initiative Enterprise Training for Emerging Industries Around $11 million (out of $21.55m) over 4 years Pilot to develop stronger relationships with Biotechnology, ICT & Design sectors Two concepts for discussion: Learning Consortia Enterprise Outreach Call for applications first half of next year

Next Steps Working group of APNZ, TEC and MoE Looking at role of ITPs within new tertiary education framework, with a focus on: defining more clearly the ITP role, assessing degree to which current funding arrangements support this role and identifying potential options to fill any gaps. Work currently ongoing

Conclusion You have responded to the challenge Success is in your hands Keep up the good work!