College Courses in New Zealand

Waiariki Institute of Technology, North Island:
Waiariki Institute of Technology offers business administration, IT, forestry, hospitality, nursing, web & gaphic design and project management courses plus business management degrees, tourism & early childhood education training & maori education amongst many others. We have campuses in Rotorua, Taupo and Whakatane, located in the Bay of Plenty region and Tokoroa & Waipa in the Waikato district of the North Island of New Zealand. The main Rotorua campus is set in clean, green and safe rural surroundings only ten minutes from the city centre. Waiariki Institute of Technology has six schools of study. Each school offers degrees, diplomas and certificates in their respective subject areas and is committed to helping you acquire the tools, real-life skills and knowledge for life. From trades certificates to bachelor’s degrees and beyond, start your journey to success at Waiariki today. eCampus Waiariki also provides free home correspondence courses and distance learning online.

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We are focused on providing students with work-ready skills which will give you the opportunity to be more productive and increase your income earning potential. While we have a national reputation for our forestry, tourism, hospitality and nursing programmes, we also teach many other disciplines. We have a strong cultural flavour and welcome students from all nationalities.

Programmes:
A range of Certificate, Diploma, Degree, National Certificates and Diplomas and Graduate Courses in Business Administration, Accounting, IT, Hospitality, Forestry, Nursing, Art and Design, Fashion, Interior Design, Tourism and Travel, Early Childhood Education, Maori Education, Agriculture, Professional Cookery and many others.

Industry Partnerships:
Waiariki is proud to have formed partnerships with Industry Training Organisations (ITOs), industry representatives and tertiary institutions throughout New Zealand. These partnerships allow Waiariki to make the most of available resources and information that help strengthen our teaching, and increase the quality of our curriculum and our services.

Most of all, we believe learning is fun! Our institute is located in the most beautiful region in New Zealand. We believe absolutely in a study-life balance. At Waiariki you will have the opportunity to see and enjoy the real heartland of New Zealand with opportunities for outdoor recreational pursuits such as mountain biking, fishing, tramping, skiing, multi-sporting, golfing and many other activities right on our doorsteps.

Our region also provides a much lower cost of living than most larger urban centres. Student accommodation is plentiful and inexpensive! Please come and join us and enjoy life to the full. We are small, personable, and student centred, but also quality driven. Our qualifications are fully approved and equal to any in New Zealand.

Come and join our Waiariki whanau and be proud of your local community polytechnic.

Waiariki provides a number of support services to students including the Student Learning Centre, Health and Counselling and WITSA.