Tag: workforce_development
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New Zealand's Frontline Mental Health Workforce Grows 11 Per Cent as Government Releases Refreshed Plan
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the refreshed Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Plan builds on an 11 per cent frontline workforce increase, falling vacancy rates and faster access to support.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues Mental healthMatt DooceyNew Zealand GovernmentMental Health and Addiction Workforce PlanHealth NZWorkforce developmentDigital mental health
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New Zealand Boosts Tech Future with Quantum, AI, and Digital Trust Initiatives
New Zealand launches a quantum and photonics community and a data center strategy. An AI hackathon showcased solutions, while ShadowTech26 inspires future tech talent, and a Digital Trust Hui discussed building confidence in the digital economy.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEducationEmployment and LaborAgricultureGeneral Politics Quantum & PhotonicsData CentersTech EducationDigital TrustWorkforce DevelopmentTechnology
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New AI Subject Launched for New Zealand Secondary Students
New Zealand introduces "Applied Intelligent Systems" for senior secondary students, fostering AI literacy and digital skills. This initiative, supported by a new report, aims to prepare the future workforce for an AI-driven world.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEducationArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomySocial Issues Applied Intelligent SystemsAI educationDigital skillsPūhoro STEMM AcademyWorkforce developmentTechnology
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New Report Urges Urgent Action on New Zealand's Digital Skills Crisis
A new report from Tech New Zealand warns that the nation's digital skills challenge is a structural issue, calling for urgent, coordinated national action to strengthen the talent pipeline amidst growing demand for AI, cybersecurity, and cloud expertise.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEducationEmployment and LaborGeneral Politics Digital SkillsAICybersecurityTech New ZealandWorkforce DevelopmentTechnology
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NZ On Air and Netflix Launch National Screen Industry Training Program
A national screen industry training program, Kahurangi Toi Ātea, is launched by NZ On Air and Netflix. It offers classroom and on-set experience to address crew shortages in New Zealand, aiming to create industry-ready professionals.
BusinessMediaPolitics and GovernmentEducationEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsFilm and TV NZ On AirNetflixKahurangi Toi ĀteaScreen IndustryWorkforce Development