Muka Tangata represents 14 industry groups that make up the food and fibre sector. Learn more about the industries and areas under our purview, and how they are grouped.
Learn more about the aspects of the Vocational Education and Training System - key terms, what's changing in 2026, and how you can have your say.
The Skills Leadership and Advice team works with external stakeholders and partners to identify skills needs the food and fibre sector. Learn more about skills leadership, research and outputs.
External engagement is a key part of understanding the needs and aspirations of the food and fibre sector. Learn more about our engagement with industry, businesses, iwi and hapū Māori.
Muka Tangata finishes operations on 19 December 2025.
We are continuing to process applications for pre-moderation, consent to assess, micro-credential support, and programme endorsement. We’re working to our usual 20-day turnaround, but please be aware we can’t guarantee new applications will be completed before we close.
Any applications still in progress at that time will be handed over to the newly established Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board for completion.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss a proposed submission, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.
