Nursing

Study Nursing

Launch your nursing career with Whitireia and WelTec. We have developed exceptional nursing graduates for over three decades. With a nursing qualification, a world of job opportunities in clinical health awaits.

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Bachelor of Nursing

Over the years Whitireia has developed a national reputation for supporting learners to become culturally competent and confident nurses. Learn how to improve health outcomes for communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. Be the person whom the public most value and trust while they undergo personal and challenging health journeys. This programme offers culturally and clinically focused experiences while offering a career in the health sector that’s both challenging and rewarding.

Level 7
3 years, full-time

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New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing

Become an enrolled nurse, working under the direction of a registered nurse, to provide nursing care to individuals in community, residential and hospital settings.

Level 5
18 months, full-time

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Southern Cross Nursing Scholarships

The Southern Cross Health Trust is offering scholarships for domestic ākonga who study at Whitireia in the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Māori, and Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programmes.

Applications open 22 September and close 28 November 2025 for ākonga starting Year One in 2026. Applications for ākonga starting Year Two or Three in 2026 close 1 November 2025.

To read full details and download the application form see our scholarships page.

Give yourself credit

Use the knowledge and skills you already have to fast-track your qualification with minimum cost. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses or units can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your future diploma or degree.

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