Manukau

Tāmaki Makaurau

Gain confidence and explore your potential.

Haere mai! If you’re passionate about doing your bit for your community with a job in Health or Early Childhood Education, NZMA Manukau is the place for you.

Our campus is equipped with modern learning facilities and our team have created a friendly, supportive environment to help all our akonga (students) thrive. We pride ourselves on creating a whanau environment. Our practical, hands-on training is designed to get you work ready and set you up to look for a job you can be proud of. Plus, you’ll get to do work placements to grow your confidence on the job.

Want to gain a qualification, skills and work experience in a fun and supportive learning environment? Drop in to our friendly campus, have a korero with our kaiako (tutors) and see how we can help you move ahead in 2025 and 2026.

Karawhiua! Go for it!

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Manukau

621 Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland 2104

09-262 0912

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13 min walk

2 min from SH1

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At NZMA Manukau we offer:

Courses we offer:

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. 5

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

40 weeksOpen to International Students

This course will enhance your career in the ECE sector. Our goal is to help you develop your academic skills necessary to complete higher level studies in this area.

LV. 4

Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care

19 weeksOpen to International Students

This programme is for you if you’re involved in the care and education of children in Early Childhood Education (ECE).

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. 4

Nursing Career Preparation

19 weeks

Get 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.

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

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

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. 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. 5

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

40 weeksOpen to International Students

This course will enhance your career in the ECE sector. Our goal is to help you develop your academic skills necessary to complete higher level studies in this area.

LV. 4

Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care

19 weeksOpen to International Students

This programme is for you if you’re involved in the care and education of children in Early Childhood Education (ECE).

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. 4

Nursing Career Preparation

19 weeks

Get 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.

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

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

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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