Supplementary estimates of appropriations

Vote Tertiary Education - Supplementary Estimates 2019/20

Formats and related files

Vote Tertiary Education#

APPROPRIATION MINISTER(S): Minister of Education (M26)

APPROPRIATION ADMINISTRATOR: Ministry of Education

RESPONSIBLE MINISTER FOR MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: Minister of Education

Details of Appropriations and Capital Injections#

Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations#

Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type 2019/20
Estimates
Budget
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
Budget
$000
Total
Budget
$000

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Establishing a Single National Vocational Education Institution (M26)

This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred in establishing a single national vocational education institution.
- 6,000 6,000

Total Departmental Output Expenses

- 6,000 6,000

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Access to Tertiary Education (M26)

This appropriation is limited to improving access to tertiary education and training.
25,549 3,935 29,484

Administration of and Support for the Tertiary Education and Careers Systems (M26)

This appropriation is limited to giving effect to the Tertiary Education Strategy by effectively investing in, monitoring, informing and influencing the tertiary education and careers systems, managing the Crown's ownership interest in tertiary education institutions, and providing advice and support to Ministers.
63,158 9,080 72,238

Centres of Research Excellence (M26)

This appropriation is limited to the purchase of cooperative and collaborative tertiary research in areas of research strength in the tertiary education sector through the contestable Centres of Research Excellence Fund.
49,800 (24,900) 24,900

Establishment of a Single National Vocational Education Institution (M26)

This appropriation is limited to operating funding for establishing a single national vocational education institution.
- 11,100 11,100

International Education Programmes (M26)

This appropriation is limited to delivery of services in respect of international education, including promotion, information, research and professional development, both in New Zealand and overseas, for the purpose of delivering an excellent student experience, achieving sustainable growth and developing global citizens.
32,797 1,217 34,014

Tertiary Education Research and Research-Based Teaching (M26)

This appropriation is limited to funding research and research-based teaching on the basis of measured research quality in tertiary education organisations and supporting Wananga research capability.
318,750 12,250 331,000

Tertiary Sector / Industry Collaboration Projects (M26)

This appropriation is limited to funding activities that improve the relevance to industry of tertiary education provision.
27,332 4,900 32,232

University-led Innovation (M26)

This appropriation is limited to supporting universities to attract entrepreneurial academics to drive collaboration between universities and established and emerging businesses.
9,979 - 9,979

Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses

527,365 17,582 544,947

Benefits or Related Expenses

     

Awards for Outbound New Zealand Students (M26)

This appropriation is limited to awards granted to provide assistance to scholars, researchers and teachers to undertake placements abroad and to participate in reciprocal education exchange arrangements with partner countries in selected areas of priority study, teaching and research.
3,984 - 3,984

Scholarships for Inbound International Students (M26)

This appropriation is limited to scholarships available to international students wishing to study in New Zealand.
600 - 600

Tertiary Scholarships and Awards (M26)

This appropriation is limited to providing scholarships for tertiary students and other awards in the tertiary sector, and the provision of scholarships and bursaries to Maori and Pasifika students. It includes training assistance under Queen Elizabeth II Study Awards and recognition of outstanding tertiary education teachers.
15,885 150 16,035

Total Benefits or Related Expenses

20,469 150 20,619

Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

     

Support for a Single National Vocational Education Institution (M26)

This appropriation is limited to capital injections for a single national vocational education institution.
- 10,000 10,000

Support for Lincoln University (M26)

This appropriation is limited to the rebuild of the science facilities at Lincoln University.
65,000 (60,000) 5,000

Support for Tai Poutini Polytechnic (M26)

This appropriation is limited to a capital injection into Tai Poutini Polytechnic to support its cash flow.
- 7,250 7,250

Support for Unitec Institute of Technology (M26)

This appropriation is limited to providing a loan facility for Unitec to support its cash flow and manage normal operations and restructuring costs.
15,000 - 15,000

Support for Whitireia New Zealand (M26)

This appropriation is limited to providing a capital injection for Whitireia New Zealand to support its cash flow and manage normal operations and organisational change.
- 5,000 5,000

Total Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure

80,000 (37,750) 42,250

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

     

Stewardship of the Tertiary Education System MCA (M26)

The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide services that contribute towards a well-functioning tertiary education system.
16,678 1,879 18,557

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Policy Advice

This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on Tertiary Education and international education related matters.
6,821 1,500 8,321

Research, Data Analysis and Monitoring

This category is limited to the production and dissemination of research and data analysis, monitoring and reporting on tertiary education at a system-wide level, and the provision of services (other than policy advice) to support the work of other agencies and Ministers in discharging their responsibilities for tertiary education and international education related matters.
9,857 379 10,236

Tertiary Tuition and Training MCA (M26)

The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to fund tertiary tuition and training that leads to improvements in New Zealanders' skill levels.
2,843,408 (16,810) 2,826,598

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     

Community Education

This category is limited to funding for adult and community education and literacy, numeracy and English language provision.
74,566 3,572 78,138

Tertiary Education: Student Achievement Component

This category is limited to funding for teaching and learning services for enrolled students in approved courses at tertiary education organisations to achieve recognised tertiary qualifications.
2,115,387 (8,072) 2,107,315

Training for Designated Groups

This category is limited to the purchasing and arranging of training linked to the New Zealand Qualifications Framework and the purchase of both on-job and off-job training places, including delivery of fully or partially funded training places and other industry-training related projects.
307,323 (8,288) 299,035

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Fees-free Payments

This category is limited to ensuring fees-free study for eligible students, apprentices and trainees.
346,132 (4,022) 342,110

Total Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure

2,860,086 (14,931) 2,845,155

Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations

3,487,920 (28,949) 3,458,971

Supporting Information#

Part 1 - Vote as a Whole#

Summary of Financial Activity

  2019/20
Estimates
$000
Supplementary Estimates Total
$000
Departmental
Transactions
$000
Non-Departmental
Transactions
$000
Total
Transactions
$000

Appropriations

         
Output Expenses 527,365 6,000 17,582 23,582 550,947
Benefits or Related Expenses 20,469 N/A 150 150 20,619
Borrowing Expenses - - - - -
Other Expenses - - - - -
Capital Expenditure 80,000 - (37,750) (37,750) 42,250
Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure - - N/A - -
Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure (MCA)          
Output Expenses 2,513,954 1,879 (12,788) (10,909) 2,503,045
Other Expenses 346,132 - (4,022) (4,022) 342,110
Capital Expenditure - N/A - - -

Total Appropriations

3,487,920 7,879 (36,828) (28,949) 3,458,971

Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

         
Tax Revenue - N/A - - -
Non-Tax Revenue 1,122 N/A 3,073 3,073 4,195
Capital Receipts - N/A - - -

Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts

1,122 N/A 3,073 3,073 4,195

Part 2 - Details of Departmental Appropriations#

2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#

Establishing a Single National Vocational Education Institution (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to expenses incurred in establishing a single national vocational education institution.
Expenses and Revenue
  2019/20
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 6,000 6,000
Revenue from the Crown - 6,000 6,000
Revenue from Others - - -
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the establishment of a single national vocational education institution as part of the Government's Reform of Vocational Education.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Assessment of Performance 2019/20
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

A Ministerial Advisory Group to guide the establishment of a single national vocational institution is appointed by September 2019.

New measure Achieved Achieved

An inaugural Council for a single national vocational education institution is appointed after the enactment of legislation establishing it as a tertiary education institution.

New measure Achieved Achieved
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the Ministry of Education in its annual report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This new appropriation of $6 million funded a business unit within the Ministry of Education to lead the establishment of a single national vocational education institution.

Part 3 - Details of Non-Departmental Appropriations#

3.1 - Non-Departmental Output Expenses#

Access to Tertiary Education (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to improving access to tertiary education and training.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $3.935 million to $29.484 million for 2019/20 due to:

  • a transfer from non-departmental output expense Tertiary Education: Student Achievement Component (in the Tertiary Tuition and Training MCA) for a grant under section 321 of the Education Act to support the Southern Institute of Technology to deliver primary industry training programmes at Telford in 2020 and 2021 ($3.422 million), and
  • a transfer from 2018/19 for delivery of the Learner Success work programme with a focus on driving better outcomes for Maori and Pacific learners through existing equity funding ($513,000).

Administration of and Support for the Tertiary Education and Careers Systems (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to giving effect to the Tertiary Education Strategy by effectively investing in, monitoring, informing and influencing the tertiary education and careers systems, managing the Crown's ownership interest in tertiary education institutions, and providing advice and support to Ministers.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation by $9.080 million to $72.238 million for 2019/20 due to:

  • provision for the Reform of Vocational Education work programme ($7.950 million)
  • provision for initiatives to raise the profile and strengthen the pipeline into the vocational education system ($1.050 million), and
  • provision to pilot delivery of the Work Connect career mentoring programme for Pacific migrants from March 2020 ($80,000 increase).

Centres of Research Excellence (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the purchase of cooperative and collaborative tertiary research in areas of research strength in the tertiary education sector through the contestable Centres of Research Excellence Fund.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $24.900 million to $24.900 million due to the signing of the next round of contracts for the Centres of Research Excellence occurring after 30 June 2020 and the expense therefore being recognised in 2020/21 rather than 2019/20. Cash flow to the Centres of Research Excellence in 2020 is unaffected.

Establishment of a Single National Vocational Education Institution (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to operating funding for establishing a single national vocational education institution.
Expenses
  2019/20
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 11,100 11,100
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to establish the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology as a leading provider of off-job, work-based and online learning.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Assessment of Performance 2019/20
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology meets the terms and conditions of its initial funding letter.

New measure Achieved Achieved
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology in its annual report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This new appropriation of $11.100 million provides operating funding for the establishment and core capability of a single national vocational education institution and to support it to plan and design its network transformation programme.

International Education Programmes (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to delivery of services in respect of international education, including promotion, information, research and professional development, both in New Zealand and overseas, for the purpose of delivering an excellent student experience, achieving sustainable growth and developing global citizens.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1.217 million to $34.014 million for 2019/20 due to a combination of:

  • provision to support international tertiary students if they are affected by failure of Private Training Establishments ($1.500 million increase), and
  • a transfer to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment for The New Zealand Story initiative ($283,000 decrease).

Tertiary Education Research and Research-Based Teaching (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to funding research and research-based teaching on the basis of measured research quality in tertiary education organisations and supporting Wananga research capability.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $12.250 million to $331 million for 2019/20 due to:

  • an expense transfer from 2018/19 for a grant under section 321 of the Education Act 1989 to Te Wananga o Raukawa ($10 million), and
  • a half-year effect (to 30 June 2020) of a $4.500 million per annum increase to the Wananga Research Capability Fund between 2020 and 2022 ($2.250 million).

Tertiary Sector / Industry Collaboration Projects (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to funding activities that improve the relevance to industry of tertiary education provision.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $4.900 million to $32.232 million for 2019/20 due to:

  • provision for the establishment of Centres of Vocational Excellence ($2 million) and Workforce Development Councils ($1.700 million) as part of the Reform of Vocational Education
  • a transfer from non-departmental output expense Tertiary Education: Student Achievement Component (in the Tertiary Tuition and Training MCA) to maintain current funding for Maori and Pasifika Trades Training consortia ($1 million), and
  • a transfer from 2018/19 for polytechnics to conclude the Budget 2015 Engineering to Employment initiative to raise engineering graduate numbers ($200,000).

Tertiary Scholarships and Awards (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to providing scholarships for tertiary students and other awards in the tertiary sector, and the provision of scholarships and bursaries to Maori and Pasifika students. It includes training assistance under Queen Elizabeth II Study Awards and recognition of outstanding tertiary education teachers.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $150,000 to $16.035 million for 2019/20 due to a transfer from non-departmental output expense Tertiary Education: Student Achievement Component (in the Tertiary Tuition and Training MCA) to meet increased demand for Medical Trainee Intern Grants payable to graduate-entry medical students.

3.5 - Non-Departmental Capital Expenditure#

Support for a Single National Vocational Education Institution (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to capital injections for a single national vocational education institution.
Capital Expenditure
  2019/20
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 10,000 10,000
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to enable the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology to establish and build the core infrastructure to deliver an integrated and collaborative network of vocational education, including to support the sustainability of its subsidiary entities.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Assessment of Performance 2019/20
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology meets the terms and conditions of its initial funding letter.

New measure Achieved Achieved
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology it its annual report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This new appropriation of $10 million provides capital funding for initial capitalisation and information management capabilities for a single national vocational education institution.

Support for Lincoln University (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the rebuild of the science facilities at Lincoln University.
Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $60 million to $5 million for 2019/20 due to:

  • an overall reduction in funding of $5 million to take account of insurance sharing provisions, and
  • revised development plans for the rebuild of science facilities extending the project and Crown funding arrangements by three years to 2024/25.

Support for Tai Poutini Polytechnic (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to a capital injection into Tai Poutini Polytechnic to support its cash flow.
Capital Expenditure
  2019/20
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 7,250 7,250
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the continued operation of Tai Poutini Polytechnic.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Assessment of Performance 2019/20
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Tai Poutini Polytechnic submits milestone reports as described in its funding agreement that show it is meeting the targets from its funding agreement.

New measure Achieved Achieved
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Tai Poutini Polytechnic in its annual report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

Further capital injections of $2.250 million in August 2019 and $5 million in March 2020 to Tai Poutini Polytechnic to support the financial viability of this institution in 2019 and 2020.

Support for Whitireia New Zealand (M26)

Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to providing a capital injection for Whitireia New Zealand to support its cash flow and manage normal operations and organisational change.
Capital Expenditure
  2019/20
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000
Total Appropriation - 5,000 5,000
What is Intended to be Achieved with this Appropriation

This appropriation is intended to achieve the continued operation of Whitireia New Zealand, providing continuity for students and staff while reviewing options for the future.

How Performance will be Assessed and End of Year Reporting Requirements
Assessment of Performance 2019/20
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary
Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Whitireia New Zealand submits quarterly reports which show that it is meeting the Required Actions and Performance Targets that were agreed as part of the capital injection agreement with the Crown.

New measure Achieved Achieved
End of Year Performance Reporting

Performance information for this appropriation will be reported by Whitireia New Zealand in its annual report.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

A further capital injection of $5 million to Whitireia New Zealand to support the financial viability of this institution.

Part 4 - Details of Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Multi-Category Expenses and Capital Expenditure#

Stewardship of the Tertiary Education System (M26)

Overarching Purpose Statement
The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to provide services that contribute towards a well-functioning tertiary education system.
Scope of Appropriation
Departmental Output Expenses

Policy Advice
This category is limited to the provision of advice (including second opinion advice and contributions to policy advice led by other agencies) to support decision-making by Ministers on Tertiary Education and international education related matters.

Research, Data Analysis and Monitoring
This category is limited to the production and dissemination of research and data analysis, monitoring and reporting on tertiary education at a system-wide level, and the provision of services (other than policy advice) to support the work of other agencies and Ministers in discharging their responsibilities for tertiary education and international education related matters.

Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2019/20
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

16,678 1,879 18,557

Departmental Output Expenses

     
Policy Advice 6,821 1,500 8,321
Research, Data Analysis and Monitoring 9,857 379 10,236

Funding for Departmental Output Expenses

     

Revenue from the Crown

15,928 1,879 17,807
Policy Advice 6,821 1,500 8,321
Research, Data Analysis and Monitoring 9,107 379 9,486

Revenue from Others

750 - 750
Research, Data Analysis and Monitoring 750 - 750
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
Assessment of Performance 2019/20
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Departmental Output Expenses

     

Policy Advice

     

The satisfaction rating given by Ministers for the quality and timeliness of policy advice (as per the Common Satisfaction Survey) (see Note 1).

7 Discontinued measure -

Satisfaction of the portfolio Minister with the policy service (see Note 1).

Replacement measure Baseline year Baseline year

DISCONTINUED Note 1 - The Common Satisfaction Survey rating measures Ministers' satisfaction with the quality, timeliness and value for money of policy advice on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means unsatisfied and 10 means extremely satisfied. All agencies are required to use the refined Ministerial Satisfaction Survey from 2019/20 to assess Ministerial satisfaction with the policy service. The survey is currently under review and refined survey and guidance will be released before 30 June 2019 and the measure updated in the Supplementary Estimates.

REPLACEMENT Note 1 - The Ministerial Policy Satisfaction Survey assesses Minister's satisfaction with the services provided by the policy function on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means unsatisfied and 5 means extremely satisfied. The survey contains a common set of questions to be used by all policy agencies from 1 July 2019, with guidance available on the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Policy Project website.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation increased by $1.879 million to $18.557 million for 2019/20 due to:

  • provision for the Reform of Vocational Education work programme ($1.500 million), and
  • rephasing funding for the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) ($379,000).

Tertiary Tuition and Training (M26)

Overarching Purpose Statement
The single overarching purpose of this appropriation is to fund tertiary tuition and training that leads to improvements in New Zealanders' skill levels.
Scope of Appropriation
Non-Departmental Output Expenses

Community Education
This category is limited to funding for adult and community education and literacy, numeracy and English language provision.

Tertiary Education: Student Achievement Component
This category is limited to funding for teaching and learning services for enrolled students in approved courses at tertiary education organisations to achieve recognised tertiary qualifications.

Training for Designated Groups
This category is limited to the purchasing and arranging of training linked to the New Zealand Qualifications Framework and the purchase of both on-job and off-job training places, including delivery of fully or partially funded training places and other industry-training related projects.

Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Fees-free Payments
This category is limited to ensuring fees-free study for eligible students, apprentices and trainees.
Expenses, Revenue and Capital Expenditure
  2019/20
Estimates
$000
Supplementary
Estimates
$000
Total
$000

Total Appropriation

2,843,408 (16,810) 2,826,598

Non-Departmental Output Expenses

     
Community Education 74,566 3,572 78,138
Tertiary Education: Student Achievement Component 2,115,387 (8,072) 2,107,315
Training for Designated Groups 307,323 (8,288) 299,035

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     
Fees-free Payments 346,132 (4,022) 342,110
What is Intended to be Achieved with each Category and How Performance will be Assessed
Assessment of Performance 2019/20
Estimates
Standard
Supplementary Estimates
Standard
Total
Standard

Non-Departmental Other Expenses

     

Fees-free Payments

     

Percentage increase in first-time domestic learners (including industry training) at Level 3 and above (see Notes 1 and 2):

     
  • All learners
Improve on previous year's results Discontinued -
  • Maori learners (relative to combined non-Maori and non-Pacific learners' results) (see Note 3)
Improve on previous year's results Discontinued -
  • Pacific learners (relative to combined non-Maori and non-Pacific learners' results) (see Note 4).
Improve on previous year's results Discontinued -

Average fees-free payment per learner for first year of education or training (see Notes 1 and 2).

Replacement measure At least $5,759 At least $5,759

Note 1 - 2018/19 Final Budgeted Standard and 2018/19 Estimated Actual refer to the 2018 calendar year. 2019/20 Budget Standard refers to the 2019 calendar year.

DISCONTINUED NOTES:

Note 2 - First-time learners as defined by current learner eligibility criteria for fees-free (see www.feesfree.govt.nz/faqs/)

Note 3 - This is a measure of the percentage point gap between the percentage increase in Maori first-time domestic learners and the percentage increase of combined non-Maori and non-Pacific first-time domestic learners - the desired trend is for the percentage point gap to decrease.

Note 4 - This is a measure of the percentage point gap between the percentage increase in Pacific first-time domestic learners and the percentage of combined non-Maori and non-Pacific first-time domestic learners - the desired trend is for the percentage point gap to decrease.

REPLACEMENT NOTE:

Note 2 - The performance measure for fees free is the average benefit to the learner from fees free payments. This is the fee payment for education or training that they no longer need to meet through their own finances, or from student support. As fees charged by tertiary education organisations to learners are inclusive of GST, this average fee payment figure also includes GST.

Reasons for Change in Appropriation

This appropriation decreased by $16.810 million to $2,826,598 million for 2019/20 due to a combination of:

  • a transfer to Vote Education non-departmental output expense Secondary-Tertiary Interface to fund 2,000 additional Trades Academy places from 2020 from under-utilised Youth Guarantee fees-free funding ($6.823 million decrease)
  • a transfer of $12.955 million funding (from under-utilised Fees free Payments) over 2019/20 to 2022/23 to non-departmental output expense Administration of and Support for the Tertiary Education and Careers Systems, Vote Education departmental output expense Support and Resources for Teachers (in the Improved Quality Teaching and Learning MCA) and Vote Social Development to raise the profile and strengthen the pipeline into vocational education system ($4.022 million decrease)
  • a transfer to non-departmental output expense Access to Tertiary Education to support the Southern Institute of Technology to deliver primary industry training programmes for 2020 and 2021 ($3.422 million decrease)
  • a transfer to Vote Education non-departmental output expense Quality Assurance (in the Oversight and Administration of the Qualifications System MCA) to fund the New Zealand Qualifications Authority to administer the Interim Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of Domestic Tertiary Students in 2020 from under-utilised Youth Guarantee fees-free funding ($1.465 million decrease)
  • a transfer to non-departmental output expense Tertiary Sector / Industry Collaboration Projects to maintain current funding for Maori and Pasifika Trades Training consortia ($1 million decrease)
  • a transfer to benefit or related expense Tertiary Scholarships and Awards to meet increased demand for Medical Trainee Intern Grants payable to graduate-entry medical students ($150,000 decrease), and
  • a transfer from 2018/19 into 2019/20 for the Computers in Homes programme ($72,000 increase).