New Zealand Fashion and Textile Industry Skills Landscape White paper

Do we have the skilled workforce needed to support a thriving fashion and textiles industry in Aotearoa New Zealand?

That’s the question Fashion & Textiles set out to answer with this project. In collaboration with members of NZ’s fashion and textile industry and the sector's tertiary education providers, Fashion & Textiles has built a comprehensive picture of the skills landscape across the industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This paper presents a summary of findings based on analysis of stakeholder interviews, outlining gaps and opportunities and presenting recommendations for workforce, education and pathway planning.