From 1 January 2026, Careerforce transferred as a distinct business division into the Education, Health and Community Industry Skills Board (ISB).
We support employers across New Zealand to run workplace training programmes for the health, mental health, aged care, disability, social services, youth work, cleaning and pest management sectors. We provide quality, accessible and flexible programmes that allow staff to achieve nationally recognised qualifications on the job.
Our key function is to support on-job-training.
Careerforce has developed ‘on-job’ training programmes that recognise and respect the knowledge and skills that workers already have. The training is employer-led, where the employer is responsible for the delivery of training, and assessment of employees who are enrolled in Careerforce programmes. We provide support to employers and their employees, including workforce development planning, the provision of learning and assessment resources, and pastoral care to support trainee success.