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WORKPLACE LITERACY & NUMERACY

What is Workplace Literacy & Numeracy?

Workplace literacy and numeracy refer to all the reading, writing, speaking, listening, numeracy, digital and problem-solving skills an individual needs to do their job effectively.

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Overview

Literacy and numeracy is more than just reading and writing; they’re essential skills for navigating both personal life and work.

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In the workplace, literacy and numeracy mean having the skills to handle everyday tasks smoothly, being critical thinkers and making better decisions.

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Employees need these abilities to for better communication, teamwork, leadership, understanding health and safety guidelines, keeping accurate records, and following procedures correctly.

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Improving these skills can boost workplace efficiency, productivity, and overall success.

Funding Panel Dates

Duration

25 - 80 hours

Location

In the workplace

Best For

Operational staff looking to build confidence in communicating, reading, writing and numeracy

Funded

Friday 17 April  2026

Friday 19 June 2026

Friday 21 August 2026

Friday 16 October 2026​​

THE COST OF NOT TRAINING YOUR STAFF

When employees can’t read, write, add numbers or measure correctly, it can cost your business. The costs come from higher accident rates, higher staff turnover rates, missed deadlines, unnecessary wastage and mistakes.

 

Research shows that more than 1.3 million Kiwis fail to meet the level of numeracy and literacy skills necessary for a thriving knowledge-based economy

 

Nearly 50% of Kiwi adults in the workplace are below the minimum level needed to fully meet all of the everyday demands of modern work and life.

Book a FREE Communications Analysis

This free review will help you understand how you could use this government funding to boost employees’ core skills and your business simultaneously.

SOLVING THE PROBLEM

Workplace literacy and numeracy training programmes can deliver impressive results. New Zealand employers have noted the following improvements:
 

  • better oral communication skills
     

  • improved reading and writing skills to enable correct form-filling and understanding of workplace documentation
     

  • fewer workplace accidents and a stronger emphasis on safety
     

  • improved skills in technology, for example, better accuracy in keying in information on a computer
     

  • increased understanding of workplace processes with a greater emphasis on how each person contributes to quality
     

  • less absenteeism
     

  • improved confidence
     

  • improved quality control.

Waiti Thompson, an employee at Essano, shares how taking part in literacy and numeracy training has boosted her confidence and helped her work smarter.

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