Hands-on training for careers in industries that always need skilled people.
Auckland · Lower Hutt · Dunedin
Skills Institute is a New Zealand private training establishment focused on practical, job-ready training in essential sectors such as healthcare, cookery, hospitality, business and IT. It was formed by bringing together Skills Ignite and Skills Premier, and draws on more than 30 years of industry connections.
Skills Institute holds NZQA Category 1, the highest rating NZQA gives, confirmed again in January 2026 with strong results for learner outcomes, programme quality, learner support, governance and compliance.
International students can study selected Level 5 diplomas in healthcare, cookery and business, taught by tutors with real industry experience and including workplace placements.
The highest rating NZQA gives, confirmed again in January 2026.
Practical training with industry-standard tools, so you build skills employers trust.
Healthcare and cookery programmes include supervised placements.
Tutors bring real-world experience straight into your learning.
Programmes at Skills Institute you can apply for through Apply Direct.
Turn healthcare experience into advanced, evidence-based aged care practice, including dementia care and a clinical placement.
Advanced cookery and kitchen leadership in Auckland, with commercial and science kitchens and a 100-hour work placement.
Build the business, leadership and management skills to lead people, improve operations and support organisational performance.
Skills Institute has 4 campuses in New Zealand.
Apply Direct handles your application with no admin, registration or consultation fees. For your visa, we introduce you to a Licensed Immigration Adviser, who charges for their advice.
Ask us anything without an account, or apply online when you’re ready.
Choose your programme and upload your documents from your phone or computer.
Our team checks everything, asks for anything missing, then sends it to the institution.
Your offer letter arrives in your account, ready for your visa application.
Gather what Immigration New Zealand asks for, such as your offer letter, passport, proof of funds, and any medical or police certificates.
We introduce you to a Licensed Immigration Adviser (LIA) in New Zealand, who checks your documents and advises you on your student visa. The adviser charges for this service and confirms their fee first.
Submit your application to Immigration New Zealand online, with your adviser guiding you through it.
Once Immigration New Zealand approves your application, your student visa is issued and you’re cleared to travel.
Book your flight, sort your accommodation and get set for orientation. Kia ora, and welcome to Aotearoa!
Level 5 diplomas in healthcare, cookery and business. Availability, campuses and intake dates can change, so we’ll confirm them for you before you apply.
Most international programmes ask for IELTS Academic 5.5 with no band below 5.0, or another approved equivalent.
Send us an enquiry or start your application with Apply Direct. We’ll help you choose a programme, check your documents and submit your application, with no admin, registration or consultation fees.
No. Skills Institute is clear that completing a programme doesn’t guarantee work, a post-study work visa or residence. Immigration decisions are made by Immigration New Zealand.
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Tell us what you’d like to study and we’ll suggest suitable programmes at Skills Institute, with entry requirements and next steps.