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.
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
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
Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing
This programme is for registered nurses, working in community and primary health Well Child Tamariki Ora services. This postgraduate qualification is delivered in partnership with Whānau Āwhina (Plunket). Credits may be gained towards Master's study.
- Level 8
- 1 year full-time, part-time available
Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care
Further your knowledge in a specialised field of practice. For registered health professionals wanting to develop in their role, in the area of health they work in. Credits may be gained towards Master's study.
- Level 8
- 1 year full-time, part time available
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialty Care
Advance your knowledge in a specialised field of practice. For registered nurses and health professionals looking to develop in their chosen role. Credits may be gained towards Master's study.
- Level 8
- 1 - 4 years
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
This clinically focused programme is for registered nurses new to Mental Health, Addiction, or Intellectual Disability services. Credits may be gained towards Master’s study.
- Level 8
- 1 year full-time, part time available
Te Taha Hinengaro for Enrolled Nurses in Mental Health and Addictions (Micro-credential)
If you are an enrolled nurse working in mental health and addiction practice, this micro-credential (short course) will introduce you to the context of mental health and addiction nursing, along with key concepts relating to safe practice within Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Level 6
- 8 weeks
Te Taha Tinana for Enrolled Nurses in Mental Health & Addictions (Micro-credential)
If you are an enrolled nurse working in mental health and addiction practice, this micro-credential (short course) will introduce you to the context of mental health and addiction nursing, along with key concepts relating to safe practice within Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Level 6
- 8-weeks
Te Taha Wairua for Enrolled Nurses in Mental Health and Addictions (Micro-credential)
If you are an enrolled nurse working in mental health and addiction practice, this micro-credential (short course) will introduce you to the context of mental health and addiction nursing, along with key concepts relating to safe practice within Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Level 6
- 8 weeks
Te Taha Whanau for Enrolled Nurses in Mental Health and Addictions (Micro-credential)
If you are an enrolled nurse working in mental health and addiction practice, this micro-credential (short course) will introduce you to the context of mental health and addiction nursing, along with key concepts relating to safe practice within Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Level 6
- 8 weeks
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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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