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A career in hotel management

Studying for an international qualification in hotel management in New Zealand has led Deepak Nair to a management career in the country’s booming hospitality industry.

Deepak, from Kerala in India, studied for a Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management at Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in Rotorua.

The polytechnic’s Employability Centre arranged for Deepak to have a part-time job at the four-star Distinction Hotel Rotorua during his studies.

After graduating, Deepak was offered a job as housekeeping supervisor at the Distinction hotel on the shores of beautiful Lake Te Anau in Fiordland.

“Waiariki was a memorable experience,” says Deepak.

I was able to interact with students who represent different countries, cultures and customs, make good friends and interact with staff as I grew skills for my career.

Deepak Nair photo for food and hospitality page

“Waiariki gave me an idea of how to work in New Zealand. It helped shape my personality and interaction with employers.

“I know there is far more to achieve, as I am only at the beginning of my managerial career in the hospitality industry.”

Deepak Nair, India, Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management

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