At NZMA Hamilton, our goal is to get you work ready through practical, hands-on learning.
We offer top training in Hospitality, Cookery, Early Childhood Education, Health, Pharmacy and Police Preparation courses.
Our purpose-built facilities include two commercial training kitchens, a student-run café, restaurant and bar, business suites, pharmacy labs and barista training area, so you’ll get plenty of work experience (and good coffee) to build your confidence.
Want to gain a qualification, practical skills and work experience in a fun and supportive learning environment? Drop in to our friendly campus and see how we can help you move ahead in 2025.
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We are located on Tristram Street, in the Hamilton CBD, which is easy to get to by bus.
Make yourself invaluable to employers and get your Liquor Control Certification, learn about menu designs, food and beverage service, food and wine pairing.
Learn 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.
This practical course is the perfect introduction to kick-start your hospitality career.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is the perfect course for anyone inspired to join the New Zealand Police Force as a Police Officer, Police Communicator, security organisations or going on to further study.
This programme is for you if you’re involved in the care and education of children in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Make 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.
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.
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.