New Zealand Spotlight – QS World Future Skills Index

New Zealand is building a strong future talent foundation, shaped by high-quality education, a values-driven workforce, and growing capability in sustainability-aligned sectors. With strong Academic Readiness and solid Skills Fit, the country is well positioned to lead on green and ethical innovation. But Economic Transformation may hold back New Zealand from true innovation.

What is the QS World Future Skills Index?  

The QS World Future Skills Index evaluates how well countries are equipped to meet the evolving demands of the international job market. It aims to empower governments to align education and skills with future demand, fostering innovation, sustainable global competition and talent development. You can access the full briefing paper here. 

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