Formal training opportunities
If you're interested in further study options, there are more formal regulatory practice courses available. These are provided through various training organisations, and both online and in-person options are available.
NZQA regulatory practice qualifications
There are four regulatory practice qualifications in the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, managed by Te Pūkenga:
- Core Knowledge
- Operational Knowledge
- Operational Practice, and
- Specialised Operational Practice in Audit, Inspection, or Investigation.
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Postgraduate Certificates in Regulatory Practice and Crown Entity Monitoring
The Wellington School of Business and Government at Victoria University of Wellington offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Management. The Postgraduate Certificate is for staff working in central and local government agencies with regulatory functions and Crown entity monitoring roles.
To qualify for a Postgraduate Certificate, students must complete four courses. Most courses are available either in person at Victoria University, or online via Zoom.
National Regulators Community of Practice – Professional Regulator course
The National Regulators Community of Practice (NRCoP) is an active network of public sector regulators from all levels of government in Australia and New Zealand. They offer a professional development course for regulators. The course is self-paced, and consists of six modules that are completed online. It aims to develop capability across the sector by providing a common understanding of current regulatory practice.