Are you a natural carer?
Study our health courses and make a difference in your community.
Do you have a caring and nurturing nature and a passion for making a real difference in people’s lives? Getting up to go to work is much easier when you know that what you do has a positive and direct impact on your community.
Healthcare is an industry that is always in demand so it’s a great time to study and develop your academic skills further to prepare for a career in the Health sector.
Learn from tutors who’ve been nurses and healthcare workers. You'll get to explore a range of career opportunities including support work in mental health & addiction, community health, nursing and aged care.
Whether it's been a long time between study or you've never studied before, no matter what stage of life you're in, NZMA is here to build your confidence and skills to help you move ahead.
Exclusive to NZMA, during your studies from Level 3, you will get a guaranteed* interview with one of our industry partners! If successful, you will be recruited as a part-time employee during your studies. This will give you valuable experience and great exposure to the industry.
Why study health with NZMA?
You may be eligible for FREE study.
Flexibility to study from home or on-campus
Small class sizes with friendly, helpful tutors
Learn the skills to get a job in healthcare
Courses designed with input from health employers
*Guaranteed interviews are subject to job opportunities available.
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What our health students are saying
“In primary school whenever someone would get a cut I’d rush them to the nurse to help them get a plaster. That was just me generally trying to help people and be there for them. Taking health just fits.”
“Learning about health has been amazing, and I am really positive about the future, knowing I can fly high to any degree or level now.”
“My class is made up of different nationalities and different ages but we are all like-minded individuals who inspire each other to get to where we all want to be. The people that were once strangers are now family.”
Just some of the places our graduates are working:
Health courses starting soon
Foundation Skills
18 weeksFree StudyIn this FREE* practical course, you'll get to know yourself and discover a range of things you can study in the NZMA family. Over 18 weeks you'll get to try out one or more of our most popular subjects.
Health and Wellbeing - Introduction
20 weeksFree study optionsOpen to international studentsLearn how to support some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people as a healthcare worker in mental health and addiction, community health, nursing or aged care. Gain practical skills and knowledge to apply what you learn in a three week work experience at a healthcare provider.
Aged Care and Complex Needs
33 weeksStudy onlineTake your Health and Wellbeing studies to the next level. Become a leader in comprehensive care practices and learn how to provide specialised care for patients living with complex needs such as dementia. With flexible study options, you'll have the freedom to learn your way.
Nursing Career Preparation
19 weeksGet a deeper understanding of health, physiology and caring for people. Develop your academic skills further to prepare for a degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Health.
Social and Community Health
33 WeeksOpen to international studentsStudy online optionPrepare for a career as a community healthcare worker where you can make a real difference in people's lives. You can learn online or in a blended learning environment and get hands-on experience with an industry work placement.
Mental Health and Addiction
33 WeeksOpen to international studentsStudy online optionMake a meaningful impact on people's lives as a healthcare worker in Mental Health and Addiction Support. You can learn online or in a blended learning environment and get hands-on experience with an industry work placement.
Want to move ahead with NZMA?