Studying at EIT | Te Pūkenga in 2024
In 2024 the Government announced proposed reforms to Te Pūkenga (which EIT is currently a part of) and the intention to restore independent, regionally focused Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs).
EIT is working towards being one of the ITPs that the Minister will announce as once again being independent from January next year. Like many of the other ITPs around the country EIT is currently undertaking a formal review to ensure it is meeting the education and training needs of it’s current and future learners and that it can do this as a standalone institution. We are proposing changes to our organisation, including a reduction in operating and staffing costs, and the implementation of new structures and ways of working, so that EIT can increase efficiency and become financially viable.
Kaimahi (staff) are currently in a period of consultation while the proposed changes are considered. Kaimahi have the opportunity to feed back on the proposal until the end of June. By the end of July decisions will be made as to what changes will come into effect from January 2026. Younited, your student voice, has additional information regarding the proposal. Please be assured that while this process is occurring, your studies will not be impacted. Any course you are currently enrolled in will still be available to you until you complete, whether that is this year, next year or the year after.
Our ākonga are the heart of EIT and the kaimahi who you work with every day are continuing to provide incredible support and tutoring throughout this time.
EIT is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga).
From 1 November 2022, all references to EIT or EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY on this website (and any documentation linked through this website) need to be read as references to Te Pūkenga and its EIT business division.
Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network. This will give learners more choices and flexibility in what, where, and how they learn. Existing EIT ākonga (learners) will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga automatically in the same qualification and will continue to learn in the same way, in the same place, with the same people.
Learners should note that all programmes offered across Te Pūkenga are under review to ensure they are portable, consistent and aligned with the needs of the industry and may be changed. Where there are changes to programmes that you have applied to enrol in, you will be notified of these changes.
If you have any questions or would like more information about this change please get in touch.
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