How, if at all, is the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment ensuring that the Tertiary Education Commission receives advice to inform its investment guidance to the tertiary sector regarding regional skills needs?

Answer

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) receives advice from government, industry and regional stakeholders to inform its investment guidance. MBIE officials provide TEC with advice on both sector-specific and labour market developments. This has recently included the space, natural resources (mining and geothermal) and construction sectors. This also includes regional information where relevant.