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Summary of feedback on the draft integrated Quality Assurance Framework (iQAF)

13 March 2025

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (É«ÓÕÖ±²¥) has released a summary of the feedback received [PDF, 498 KB] during public consultation on proposals for a new integrated Quality Assurance Framework (iQAF).

Consultation from October to December 2024 covered proposals for the high-level design proposed for iQAF, that included:  

  • the quality assurance cornerstones that set out roles and responsibilities;
  • the enablers which underpin a supportive and responsive regulatory environment that encourages compliance and continuous improvement; and
  • the levers and related regulatory activities for É«ÓÕÖ±²¥ to effect change where this is needed.  

We received 62 submissions from groups and individuals with existing involvement in tertiary education; and thank all submitters for their insightful and valuable feedback.

Overall, the high-level design for iQAF and its key components were well-received, with many submitters interested in the next layer of detail on how the new framework will work in practice.  

The feedback is informing the next phase of work, where É«ÓÕÖ±²¥ is further developing the framework and quality assurance rules, tools and processes. Public consultation on these will occur later in 2025.