Study to become work ready
Studying at New Zealand’s institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs) will give you the skills, qualifications and experience you need to work anywhere in the world.
Contact an education expert nowWhat puts New Zealand institutes of technology and polytechnics ahead
New Zealand’s ITPs are recognised as world class educators
- There are 16 ITPs throughout New Zealand, with over 157,000 students gaining qualifications in all kinds of industries.
- ITPs provide high-quality qualifications and training focused on practical skills and hands-on experience.
- ITPs teach in facilities that mirror real-world situations and workplaces.
Applied learning
All ITP qualifications, from certificate to post-graduate level, are focused on specific job outcomes. It’s all about helping you further your career, and be more employable.
Learning on the job
ITP programmes can include internships, work placements and industry projects. It’s another way to help you gain experience and become job-ready.
The world is your workplace
New Zealand ITP qualifications are recognised internationally, giving you the widest possible job market.
The highest standards
New Zealand’s ITPs and universities are public institutions. To get funding and support they have to meet standards of excellence from the government.
Courses shaped by industry
The courses at ITPs are informed by industry and employers to ensure their relevance. This also helps your employability when you graduate.
The best possible staff
The lecturers at ITPs have relevant industry experience and ITP qualifications are held in high regard by employers around the world.
Every level of study catered to
ITPs offer courses for all levels of study, from foundation certificates to undergraduate degrees, postgraduate programmes and masters degrees.
Very flexible learning
The study options at ITPs are flexible and include on-campus, distance or online study.
Changes are coming to New Zealand’s ITPs
Find out more about what’s happening and what this means for international students.
Over the next few years, vocational education in New Zealand will be changing to create a more unified and future-focussed system.
Work while you study and after your study
While studying
If you're a student with a student visa enrolled in a full-time programme, you may be able to work*:
20 hours per week during the year
Full time during scheduled breaks
After study
You may be able to apply for a post-study work visa which will allow you to work for up to three years in New Zealand after you graduate, depending on what you study and where you study.**
Work for up to three years after you graduate depending on what and where you study
Get the skills New Zealand needs
There are lots of different industries that really need skilled people. If you’d like to stay in New Zealand long-term, you can increase your chance of getting a work visa if you have experience or qualifications in these areas.
These industries need skilled people*:
Information Technology
New Zealand is at the forefront of the information and computing industries. There are vacancies for skilled people in many different fields.
Engineering
In a country with very diverse industries like New Zealand, many areas of engineering have a shortage of people.
Agriculture & Forestry
These are both huge industries in New Zealand and there are openings in many sectors for people with the right skills.
Health & Social services
New Zealand’s social services and health industries are both very strong. They provide many areas in which you could find work.
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Get help choosing the right course and institution
Whether you know what you want to study, or you’re just starting out, our experts can help you find what’s right for you.
Application paperwork
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Next steps
Institution representative
If you'd like to handle things yourself and know what or where you’d like to study, a representative from an institution can give you all the information you need.
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