Advocacy

QTI advocates for the interests of its members by responding to government initiatives, regulations and policies, and engaging with government agencies on issues of concern. This includes advocacy, relationship building and management, engaging with officials online and in meetings, making submissions, and meeting with the Minister of Education annually. The positions and perspectives of our members are important, and it is QTI’s mission to articulate these views and ensure members’ voices are heard.

Learn more about our efforts to address key issues and engage with policymakers to promote quality tertiary education, create a thriving private education sector, and positive change for students, employers, and the wider community.

The Benefits of Private Tertiary Education

PTEs are often reported to be “private for-profit companies”, “private companies who make a profit off students” or even “private companies that want to make a profit from selling education.”

The Unified Funding System

The Unified Funding System (UFS), developed to deliver the changes to the tertiary sector brought about by RoVE, is a game-changer; however, funding is not a game.

The 2017 Productivity Commission report into tertiary education

QTI strongly supports the proposed move to a more genuinely market-based tertiary education system with a strong focus on students.

Effective Government Processes

QTI members face many government requirements for registration, course approval, student visas and funding. We have a strong interest in government agencies designing and implementing those requirements effectively and efficiently.

The Role of Private Tertiary Education

Private tertiary education makes a contribution in almost every sector of New Zealand's economy and community and has done so for over 150 years. Their role is simply to serve the needs of students, employers, community groups and the wider public.

International Education

External quality assurance is crucial to QTI's members because it builds trust in our ability to meet stakeholders needs. Some of our members have built up a reputation over many years, but an external tick also benefits them.

Public Funding Based on Performance

QTI supports public funding that is based on performance, rather than ownership. The government is a major funder of tertiary education in New Zealand and that funding should be used in a way that maximises the economic and social outcomes for the country.