Order of Council consultation
The Government will establish ISBs by issuing an Order in Council for each ISB under the Education and Training (Vocational Education System) Amendment Bill when it is passed into law. Orders in Council will set out the administrative arrangements for each ISB and will include important information such as the ISB's name, the list of industry sectors it will have responsibility for, and matters related to the governance of the ISB.
TEC and the Ministry of Education will undertake preliminary consultation with industry on the content of each Order in Council in mid-September 2025. Formal consultation on the final proposals will occur once the Bill has been passed later this year.
Under the new legislation, all ISBs will be required to work closely together from 2026. We recognise that some industry sectors could be aligned with more than one ISB as their industry works closely with a wide range of different industries. Although each industry sector needs to be allocated to one ISB, industries may have input to the activities of another ISB where a qualification or other product is relevant to them.
Industry Skills Boards nominations
A reminder that Industry Skills Board nominations are open until 29 August. Industries are invited to nominate representative for appointment to the ISBs. Candidates will need strong governance and change management skills, an industry background, and an understanding of education and training.
On each ISB, six industry-nominated members will work alongside two members appointed by the Vocational Education Minister.