Auckland Central

Tāmaki Makaurau

Learn, have fun and put your skills to work!

Haere mai - NZMA Auckland Central is a welcoming place, full of friendly kaiako (tutors) that are dedicated to getting you work-ready through practical, hands-on training.

Our Health, Pharmacy, or Cookery programmes are designed with employer input and by kaiako with a wealth of industry experience, while premium, purpose-built facilities give you the ultimate learning experience. You’ll get plenty of work experience and build the confidence to put your skills to work.

Our Cookery akonga (students) can enjoy working in our cafe, and train in our commercial training, bakeries and production kitchens, as well as cocktail, wine and barista stations, restaurants and a bar.

Want to gain a qualification, skills and work experience in a fun and supportive learning environment? Drop in to our friendly campus, bring your whanau and friends and have a korero with us. See how we can help you move ahead in 2025 and 2026.

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Auckland Central

100 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010

09-336 0040

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24 min walk

6 min from SH1

Off site parking

NZMA Auckland Central is handily located at 100 Symonds St, with easy access to all major transport links.

At NZMA Auckland Central we offer:

Courses we offer:

LV. 4

Certificate in Baking (Generalist)

35 weeksInternships availableOpen to International StudentsGain Food Safety Certificate

If you want to become a baker or to train further as a patisserie chef, this course teaches you a full array of baking techniques and gives you real world experience with a five week internship.

LV. 5

Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) – Cookery Strand

35 weeksInternships availableOpen to International Students

If you want to be a professional chef at the top of your field, look no further. Our diploma gives you the advanced cookery skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need to succeed in today’s kitchens. You’ll also have an opportunity to secure an internship where you’ll gain invaluable work experience.

LV. 5

Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) - Patisserie Strand

35 weeksInternships availableOpen to International Students

If you want to be a professional baker or pastry chef, this diploma will teach you a range of skills in advanced patisserie techniques. You’ll also have an opportunity to secure an internship where you’ll gain invaluable work experience.

LV. 4

Certificate in Cookery

35 weeksInternships availableOpen to International StudentsGain Food Safety Certificate

This course really helps to build your cookery skills, whether you’re just starting out or already in the industry. You’ll learn about a wide range of cookery techniques, and gain confidence working in a commercial kitchen.

LV. 3

Introduction to Pharmacy Practice

13 weeksOpen to International students

This course will activate your learning journey to become a pharmacy technician. You’ll develop foundation skills in pharmacy retail operations, in a fun and support environment. Plus, you’ll get a guaranteed interview with one of our pharmacy retail partners while you study.

LV. 5

Certificate in Pharmacy Technician

44 weeksOpen to International studentsStudy online option

Our Pharmacy Technician course offers practical learning on campus and will teach you all the key skills and pharmaceutical knowledge to start your career. Plus, you’ll get 320 hours of work placement in a pharmacy retail environment while you study.

LV. 3

Health and Wellbeing - Introduction

20 weeksFree study optionsOpen to international students

Learn how to support some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people as a healthcare worker in mental health and addiction, community health or nursing. Gain practical skills and knowledge to apply what you learn in a three week work experience at a healthcare provider.

LV. 2

Foundation Skills

18 weeksFree Study

In 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.

LV. 4

Mental Health and Addiction

33 WeeksOpen to international students

Make a meaningful impact on people's lives as a healthcare worker in Mental Health and Addiction Support. Get hands-on experience with practical classes and an industry work placement.

LV. 4

Social and Community Health

33 WeeksOpen to international students

Prepare 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.

LV. 4

Disability Support

33 WeeksOpen to international students

Gain the skills needed to work in Aotearoa's health sector. Focusing on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health practices, and culturally responsive care, students will learn about communication, cultural identity, professional ethics, and the role of support workers.

LV. 4

Certificate in Baking (Generalist)

35 weeksInternships availableOpen to International StudentsGain Food Safety Certificate

If you want to become a baker or to train further as a patisserie chef, this course teaches you a full array of baking techniques and gives you real world experience with a five week internship.

LV. 5

Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) – Cookery Strand

35 weeksInternships availableOpen to International Students

If you want to be a professional chef at the top of your field, look no further. Our diploma gives you the advanced cookery skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need to succeed in today’s kitchens. You’ll also have an opportunity to secure an internship where you’ll gain invaluable work experience.

LV. 5

Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) - Patisserie Strand

35 weeksInternships availableOpen to International Students

If you want to be a professional baker or pastry chef, this diploma will teach you a range of skills in advanced patisserie techniques. You’ll also have an opportunity to secure an internship where you’ll gain invaluable work experience.

LV. 4

Certificate in Cookery

35 weeksInternships availableOpen to International StudentsGain Food Safety Certificate

This course really helps to build your cookery skills, whether you’re just starting out or already in the industry. You’ll learn about a wide range of cookery techniques, and gain confidence working in a commercial kitchen.

LV. 3

Introduction to Pharmacy Practice

13 weeksOpen to International students

This course will activate your learning journey to become a pharmacy technician. You’ll develop foundation skills in pharmacy retail operations, in a fun and support environment. Plus, you’ll get a guaranteed interview with one of our pharmacy retail partners while you study.

LV. 5

Certificate in Pharmacy Technician

44 weeksOpen to International studentsStudy online option

Our Pharmacy Technician course offers practical learning on campus and will teach you all the key skills and pharmaceutical knowledge to start your career. Plus, you’ll get 320 hours of work placement in a pharmacy retail environment while you study.

LV. 3

Health and Wellbeing - Introduction

20 weeksFree study optionsOpen to international students

Learn how to support some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people as a healthcare worker in mental health and addiction, community health or nursing. Gain practical skills and knowledge to apply what you learn in a three week work experience at a healthcare provider.

LV. 2

Foundation Skills

18 weeksFree Study

In 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.

LV. 4

Mental Health and Addiction

33 WeeksOpen to international students

Make a meaningful impact on people's lives as a healthcare worker in Mental Health and Addiction Support. Get hands-on experience with practical classes and an industry work placement.

LV. 4

Social and Community Health

33 WeeksOpen to international students

Prepare 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.

LV. 4

Disability Support

33 WeeksOpen to international students

Gain the skills needed to work in Aotearoa's health sector. Focusing on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health practices, and culturally responsive care, students will learn about communication, cultural identity, professional ethics, and the role of support workers.

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