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Pacific Transformation

Empowering Pacific success within the Service sector

Ringa Hora ensures the vocational education system meets industry needs and gives a stronger voice to Pacific business within the Service sector.

We provide opportunities for Pacific businesses and workers to connect, relate, and grow through a variety of talanoa and events. These are part of our process to identify the needs of the Service sector as we work with industry across projects to create and influence positive change. A key focus of our work is developing methods of increasing access and reducing barriers for priority learners to empower and assist them in realising their potential through training and employment.

We acknowledge all who shared their time, valuable input, experiences and industry knowledge with our team to shape a brighter future for the Service sector.

Kele'a

Kele'a celebrates and acknowledges the valuable contribution of Pacific peoples to the Service sector in Aotearoa. It also serves as a call to action for service industry stakeholders, training providers, learners, and Pacific communities to explore ways to further amplify and build on these contributions.
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We Be Who We See

“We Be Who We See” is a captivating initiative designed to honour and share the incredible stories of those thriving in our service industries. This project shines a spotlight on the achievements of Pacific, Māori, and Tangata Whaikaha individuals, aiming to inspire and encourage others to follow in their footsteps.
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Hidden Gems

The Service sector workforce in Aotearoa is a hidden gem, often overlooked yet vital to society’s everyday functioning. These workers, who span a wide range of services, are the unsung heroes who frequently make daily experiences seamless, pleasant, and efficient without receiving the recognition they deserve. Their contributions are essential to the fabric of daily life.
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Pacific Aviation Talanoa

Ringa Hora held its first industry talanoa for Pacific aviation and airport services in 2024 in Mangere, South Auckland.
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Transformation through collaboration: Memorandum with Pacific Business Trust

Strengthening career pathways and building a pipeline of Pacific talent is at the heart of a Memorandum of Collaboration between the Pacific Business Trust and Workforce Development Councils.

Introducing our 2024 Workforce Development Plan and Industry Action Plans

The Service sector is fundamental to Aotearoa and its people. Through millions of interactions a day, businesses across our sector advise, assist, and serve others. All Service sector industries have people at their centre. It is people who foster connections, helping others to navigate and meet the ever-changing needs of modern lives.

Workforce development plays a pivotal role in bolstering industry and creating a skilled and adaptable workforce that can effectively navigate disruptions and contribute to the overall sustainability of industries.

Qualification Reviews and Developments

Ensuring Māori voice is incorporated within our qualification reviews and developments is essential to ensuring our credentials are fit-for-purpose for our pakihi Māori and kaimahi Māori.

Check out some of our current reviews and developments to be part of our consultations and provide feedback.

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