BusinessDiploma · Level 5

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) – Leadership

Build the skills to lead teams, manage change and create inclusive workplaces. Pending NZQA approval.

Delivered by Crown Institute of Studies, Auckland

Next intake
February 2027
How to apply
NZQF level
Level 5
Credits
120 credits
Duration
40 weeks
Intakes
February 2027, March 2027
Location
Auckland
Study mode
Full-time · Blended
After study
6-month work visa
Overview

About this programme

Crown lists this diploma as pending NZQA approval, so check with us that it’s approved before you apply.

A practical diploma for people who want to move into leadership or supervisory roles, whether you’re leaving school, already working or changing careers. You’ll learn to lead teams, manage change, communicate with influence and build inclusive workplace cultures, with a focus on kaitiakitanga: leadership based on respect, responsibility and stewardship.

01

Leadership focus

Prepare for team leader, supervisor and junior manager roles.

02

Hybrid study

Two days a week on campus, with the rest online.

03

Pathway to year 2

Eligible graduates can enter year 2 of a Bachelor of Business at Massey.

04

Pending approval

Crown lists this diploma as pending NZQA approval.

What you’ll study

Programme structure

An outline of the main areas covered. The institution confirms the final list of papers when you enrol.

  1. 01

    Business environments and operational decision-making

  2. 02

    Kaitiakitanga in leadership: continuous improvement in practice

  3. 03

    Business operations, innovation and change

  4. 04

    Leading change and improvement

  5. 05

    Stakeholder relationships and business communication

  6. 06

    Building workplace culture and inclusive teams

  7. 07

    Te Tiriti, ethics and inclusive practice in business

  8. 08

    Communicating to lead: influence and interpersonal effectiveness

Entry requirements

Who can apply

Not sure if you qualify? Send us your details and we’ll check them for you, with no consultation fee.

Academic

  • Aged 18 or over when the programme starts
  • At least three years of secondary school, or equivalent work experience
  • NCEA Level 3 or an equivalent qualification (in place of the secondary school requirement)

English language

  • IELTS Academic 5.5 overall, with no band below 5.0
  • Or an NZQA-approved equivalent

Documents you’ll need

Checked by our Auckland team
  • Passport (photo page)
  • Secondary school certificates and transcripts
  • English test results (IELTS or an approved equivalent)
Fees & intakes

Tuition fees

International tuition fee
On request

Ask us and we’ll send you the current fee for your intake, usually within one working day.

Crown doesn’t publish its international fees online. We’ll confirm the tuition fee, the compulsory student services fee and any course costs for your intake before you apply.

You’ll also need health and travel insurance and a student visa.

Upcoming intakes

February 2027March 2027
Study mode
Full-time, 30 hours a week: two days on campus (9am to 2:30pm) plus online study. Part-time is also possible.
Duration
40 weeks
Apply Direct fees
NZ$0

No admin, registration or education consultation fees. The Licensed Immigration Adviser charges separately for visa advice.

Work rights

Working while you study, and after

During your studies

Up to 25 hours a week during term, and full-time during scheduled holidays. This full-time programme leads to a New Zealand qualification at Level 4 or higher and lasts at least one academic year.

After you graduate

6-month Short-Term Graduate Work Visa

This diploma isn’t on Immigration New Zealand’s list for the Post-Study Work Visa. From 16 November 2026, graduates who studied it full-time in New Zealand can apply for the Short-Term Graduate Work Visa: 6 months of open work rights, once only, within 3 months of their student visa ending. It can’t support a partner’s work visa. Continuing to a higher qualification that is eligible is another path.

Based on Immigration New Zealand’s rules as at 26 October 2026. Your actual rights are the conditions on your visa, and rules can change. The Licensed Immigration Adviser we introduce you to will confirm them for your situation.

Your future

Career opportunities

  • Team leader or supervisor
  • Operations coordinator
  • Junior manager or management trainee

Further study

Eligible graduates can enter year 2 of a Bachelor of Business (any major) at Massey University, subject to conditions, or go on to other higher-level business qualifications.

How to apply

From your application to arrival

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.

Stage 1Your application

  1. Step 1: Ask or apply

    Ask us anything without an account, or apply online when you’re ready.

  2. Step 2: Apply and upload

    Choose your programme and upload your documents from your phone or computer.

  3. Step 3: We review and submit

    Our team checks everything, asks for anything missing, then sends it to the institution.

  4. Step 4: Receive your offer

    Your offer letter arrives in your account, ready for your visa application.

Stage 2Your visa and arrival

  1. Step 5: Prepare your visa documents

    Gather what Immigration New Zealand asks for, such as your offer letter, passport, proof of funds, and any medical or police certificates.

  2. Step 6: Connect with a Licensed Immigration Adviser

    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.

  3. Step 7: Apply for your student visa

    Submit your application to Immigration New Zealand online, with your adviser guiding you through it.

  4. Step 8: Receive your visa

    Once Immigration New Zealand approves your application, your student visa is issued and you’re cleared to travel.

  5. Step 9: Touch down in New Zealand

    Book your flight, sort your accommodation and get set for orientation. Kia ora, and welcome to Aotearoa!

FAQ

Questions students ask

Do I pay Apply Direct any fees?

No. We don’t charge admin, registration or education consultation fees. You pay your institution’s tuition and Immigration New Zealand’s visa fee yourself. If you use the Licensed Immigration Adviser we introduce you to, they charge for their visa advice and confirm their fee before you go ahead.

Do I need an account to ask a question?

No. Use the enquiry form or WhatsApp. When you’re ready, apply online with our application form; you don’t need an account.

What documents will I need?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, and English test results. Each programme lists exactly what it needs, and we’ll tell you if anything is missing.

What happens after I get an offer?

Your offer letter arrives, ready for your student visa. We tell you what Immigration New Zealand asks for and introduce you to a Licensed Immigration Adviser in New Zealand, who advises you on your visa application.

Who advises me on my student visa?

In New Zealand, only licensed immigration advisers and lawyers may give immigration advice. That’s why we introduce you to a Licensed Immigration Adviser, who checks your visa documents, advises you and guides your application. You can look up any adviser on the Immigration Advisers Authority’s public register.

Can you guarantee my visa?

No one can: Immigration New Zealand decides every application. What we can do is make sure your application to the institution is complete and correct, and put you in touch with a licensed adviser so your visa application is as strong as it can be.

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