New Zealand Qualifications Authority [ NZQA ] The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) co-ordinates qualifications in secondary schools and in post-school education and training, maintains national standards, ensures recognition of overseas qualifications and administers national secondary and tertiary examinations. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) co-ordinates qualifications in secondary schools and in post-school education and training, maintains national standards, ensures recognition of overseas qualifications and administers national secondary and tertiary examinations. in Information > New Zealandwith authorityinformazioninuovaqualificationszealandzelanda