Welcome to the Degree-Level Apprenticeship Toolkit

A practical guide to designing, delivering, and supporting degree-level apprenticeships in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Degree-Level Apprenticeships (DLAs) are a powerful way to connect learning and earning. They combine a recognised degree with meaningful, paid employment, providing learners with valuable skills, employers with workforce-ready talent, and our country with a more resilient and equitable education system.

This toolkit has been developed to support everyone involved in making DLAs a success. Whether you’re an employer looking to grow your team or a tertiary education organisation designing a new programme, we’ve built this resource with you in mind.