New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology

Programme outline

Learn from passionate tutors who are technical specialists and experienced IT practitioners, bringing real industry insight into the classroom. Their expertise ensures your learning stays current, practical, and aligned with what employers are looking for—so you’re not just studying IT, you’re learning how it works in the real world. Combined with strong industry engagement, you’ll benefit from teaching that reflects today’s technologies and tomorrow’s trends.

Study part-time

This programme includes part-time study options for people who want the flexibility of studying while they manage other commitments.

More information about this programme

With hands-on learning, real-world scenarios, and collaborative projects, you’ll gain the confidence to solve problems, design solutions, and thrive in modern digital environments.

Choose your path and specialise in what excites you most. Whether you’re drawn to Infrastructure and Technical Support—working with networks, systems, and technical operations—or Software Development, designing and building modern applications, you’ll graduate with job-ready skills and a clear pathway into employment or further study. This is your chance to turn your interest in technology into a future in IT.

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Career options

Graduates of the Infrastructure and Technical Support strand will have the skills and knowledge to work in roles such as computer technician, help desk and technical support officer, entry-level network administrator or network engineer, and applications support analyst roles.

Graduates of the Software Development strand will have the skills and knowledge to work in entry-level roles in organisations involved in developing or customising web-based/software solutions.

Entry requirements

Under 20

NCEA Level 2 or 3, including Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy, or New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4), equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.

Over 20

If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the entry criteria as provided on the Under 20 information.

International Students

IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent.

Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here.

**For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions. International ākonga study grants are available. Contact: international@wandw.ac.nz for eligibility details.

*Offering subject to NZQA approval.