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Education Consulting Services

Helping you navigate programme development, approval, and accreditation with confidence

At NZALI, we specialise in supporting educational institutions, Private Training Establishments (PTEs), iwi providers, and industry organisations through the complex world of programme development, approval, accreditation, and staff training in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Whether you’re developing a new programme, seeking NZQA approval on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF), or upskilling your team to deliver and assess qualifications, we can support you every step of the way.

Our Services

We offer expert guidance and practical support to help you navigate the full lifecycle of programme development and registration:

Programme and Assessment Design
  • Custom development of programme outlines, including the creation of clear, coherent learning outcomes, learner-centred lesson plans and activities.
  • We create robust, valid, and NZQA-aligned assessment tools tailored to your learning outcomes and programme structure.
  • Access to experienced specialists for both pre- and post-assessment moderation.
Programme Approval & Accreditation
  • End-to-end support in preparing applications that meet NZQA's quality assurance requirements, and align with the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF).
  • Specialist expertise in writing programme applications for micro-credentials, certificates, and diplomas, including submission to relevant Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) / Industry Skills Bodies (ISBs), and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs).
PTE Registration Applications
  • Comprehensive support for preparing and submitting Private Training Establishment registration applications.
  • Guidance on meeting NZQA's registration criteria and quality assurance processes.
Verified Assessor Training
(through Unit Standard 4098)
  • We can support your staff to become competent, verified assessors by completing Unit Standard 4098 - Use standards to assess candidate performance.
  • This unit standard prepares individuals to: prepare for and conduct assessment; complete assessment administration; and review the assessment practice.
  • Ongoing assessor support for internal moderation systems and developing your team's capacity to assess with integrity and confidence.

Why Choose Us?

  • Deep knowledge of NZQA standards
  • Customised support to suit your organisational needs
  • Proven track record with successful approvals
  • Culturally-responsive, learner-centred approach
  • Committed to Excellence.

As a Category 1 NZQA-registered Private Training Establishment, we operate at the highest level of quality assurance recognised by NZQA. This rating reflects our proven capability in educational performance and self-assessment, and reinforces our commitment to delivering services that meet rigorous national standards.

You can trust us to provide reliable, informed, and quality-driven support – because we hold ourselves to the same high standards we help our clients achieve.

Let's Work Together

Whether you’re just starting out, or improving an existing programme, we’ll help you deliver quality education that meets compliance standards and makes a real impact.

Contact us today for a free consultation or to request a proposal.

Nazli Effendi
Chief Operating Officer

nazli.effendi@nzali.ac.nz
021 448 719

Testimonials

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua

Partnering with NZALI allowed us to successfully adapt our Kaupapa Māori programme into a micro-credential, enabling our learners to achieve an NZQA-approved qualification. Their team’s in-depth knowledge of the process ensured our programme is grounded in our Poutokomanawa Framework, culturally relevant, community and whānau centred, and future focused. He mihi tēnei ki a ratou.

Mere Faulkner-Tihi
Ngāti Awa, Ngai te Rangi

Kaiwhakahaere Toitu Orangā Toitu Rongōa
Manager, Tū Māia Rangatahi/ Medical Health Academy

The Cause Collective

The assessor training workshops were thorough and engaging. Our staff felt confident to deliver assessments after completing Unit Standard 4098, and valued NZALI’s ongoing support in this space.

Koli Funaki
Programme Designer and Educator

Vaka-Tautua

Vaka Tautua

Partnering with NZALI to develop our programme was seamless and highly effective. Their expertise and guidance helped us create a focused, learner-centred offering that truly delivers value.

Moananu Anna Redican Kolose
Chief Executive Officer