The revised version (version 3) of the New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) with strands in Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing, and Equine Veterinary Nursing has now been published. The proposed changes were implemented as follows:
For more detailed information of the specific changes, please see the change report on the NZQA website.
Thank you to everyone who was involved in the review of this qualification, and who provided feedback on the draft.
You can view the full qualification document here.
In October 2024, we began the review of the New Zealand Diploma in Rural Animal Veterinary Technology (Level 6) with the goal of rationalising and simplifying its graduate profile outcomes, ultimately allowing for greater flexibility in programme design.
As part of the review, public consultation was conducted with industry stakeholders and educational providers to gather feedback.
The revised version (Version 3) of the qualification has now been published. The proposed changes were implemented as follows:
You can view the full qualification document here – Qualification Overview
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.