Effective Government Processes

We have a strong interest in government agencies designing and implementing those requirements effectively and efficiently.

We work constructively with government agencies to identify and deal with any problems that arise. Some of our concerns are that:

• rules be developed with a clear understanding of the context in which they will operate and the impacts that they will have on those affected;
• funding decisions be made well before the end of the year, allowing providers to inform students about course availability;
• quality auditors apply standards fairly and at a reasonable cost;
• poor performers are identified and, if they do not improve, have their funding or accreditation removed; and
• good performers are given more freedom to operate.

QTI wants to ensure that when our members demonstrate their quality and relevance, they have a chance to grow on the same basis as any other organisation. With every PTE qualification being checked for quality and relevance, the successful providers expect a fair hearing from the government.

Central agencies hold providers to account for consistently meeting a large number of deadlines. They should model the behaviour they require from the sector. Improving decision making times and shedding excessive compliance is vital to encouraging innovation and lifting our responsiveness to changing needs and demands.

Government agencies throughout the world face challenges in managing funding, contracting and quality assurance processes, and New Zealand agencies are no different. QTI is committed to working with them to improve the timeliness, consistency, standard, legality and responsiveness of their processes.