About
Whitireia New Zealand, with campuses in Porirua, Wellington, and Auckland, offers a diverse range of programs and pathways across various disciplines. They focus on practical skills and industry knowledge, leading to employment in specific fields.
Strengths
- Industry-focused programs: Designed with input from employers to ensure graduates have the skills and knowledge needed for the contemporary workforce.
- Strong Māori and Pasifika focus: Dedicated programs and support services cater to cultural needs and aspirations.
- Flexible learning options: Full-time, part-time, online, and blended learning formats cater to diverse student needs.
Academic Levels
Business Administration
- New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology)
- New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology)
- New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) – Workplace
Business & Management
- Bachelor of Applied Business Management
- New Zealand Diploma in Business with strands in Accounting, Leadership and Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
- Master of Management
Creative Technologies
- New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)
- New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6)
- Bachelor of Creativity (Digital Media)
- Graduate Diploma in Creativity (Digital Media)
Creative Writing & Publishing
- Script Writing (Micro-credential)
- Writing for Children (Micro-credential)
- Writing Poetry (Micro-credential)
- Writing Short Fiction (Micro-credential)
- Graduate Diploma in Publishing (Applied)
- New Zealand Diploma in Writing for Creative Industries
- Grammar and Punctuation (Micro-credential)
- Copy-Editing 1 (Micro-credential)
Screen Production
- New Zealand Diploma in Screen Production
- New Zealand Diploma in Screen Production (Level 6)
Engineering
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering – Civil
- New Zealand Diploma in Engineering – Mechanical
Architectural Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
Quantity Surveying
- New Zealand Diploma in Construction Quantity Surveying
Makeup Artistry
- New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction)
- New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry
Barbering
- New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering
Beauty Therapy
- New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Introduction to Cosmetology)
- New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction)
- New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy
- New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing
- New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing
Health and Wellbeing
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) – Health Assistance
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) – Support Work
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) [Community Health Work]
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) [Mental Health and Addiction Support]
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Whānau, Community and Social Services)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) – (Disability Support)
Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing Māori
- Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
- Competency Assessment Programme for Nurses
- Graduate Diploma in Nursing Pacific
- Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing
- Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
Paramedicine
- Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
- New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (First Responder)
- New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) [For Working or Volunteering Paramedics]
Essentials and Support
- New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
- New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support
- New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems
Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
- New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems
- Master of Information Technology
- Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
Pacific Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
- Graduate Diploma in Nursing Pacific
Performing Arts – Māori and Pacific
- Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
- Graduate Diploma in Nursing Pacific
Veterinary Nursing programmes
- New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) (Veterinary Nursing Assistant)
Postgraduate programmes
- Health and Social
- Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
- Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing
- Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management
- Master of Professional Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice
English Language
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5)
