Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology is a public tertiary education institution. Established in 2020, it is a government-owned entity formed by merging 16 existing polytechnics and industry training organizations across New Zealand.
As a Crown entity, Te Pūkenga operates under the Education and Training Act 2020, focusing on vocational education and training. It receives public funding and is accountable to the New Zealand government, distinguishing it from private institutions. Its primary goal is to streamline vocational education, ensuring consistent quality and accessibility for learners nationwide.
