22/07/2026
Ever feel like the world went digital and forgot to send you the instructions?
You're not alone, and you're definitely not behind. Most people were simply never taught these skills properly.
New OECD data shows digital skills are now an entry requirement in most New Zealand workplaces, not a bonus. The gap is real. The good news is it's far easier to close than most people think.
Kiwi Fern Education is building short, practical digital skills training in digital literacy, AI, business intelligence, and marketing. No jargon. No prior experience needed. Just useful skills you can actually use.
We've written up what the data shows and why the gap is more closeable than it looks. Have a read below. 👇
Digital Literacy Is Now a Hiring Baseline in New Zealand Kiwi Fern Education Published Jul 17, 2026 Updated Jul 17, 2026 Digital skills used to be a bonus. In most workplaces today, they are what gets you in the door. Here is what the latest data shows, and why the gap is more closeable than it look...