Business
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) – Leadership
Build the skills to lead teams, manage change and create inclusive workplaces. Pending NZQA approval.
Diploma40 weeksAucklandFebruary 2027, March 2027
Crown Institute of Studies
BusinessDiploma · Level 5
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) – Leadership and Management
Build the business, leadership and management skills to lead people, improve operations and support organisational performance.
Delivered by Skills Institute, Auckland
Next intake
Ask us for dates
- NZQF level
- Level 5
- Credits
- 120 credits
- Duration
- 40 teaching weeks
- Location
- Auckland
- Study mode
- Full-time · On campus
- After study
- 6-month work visa
Overview
About this programme
This diploma develops broad business knowledge and practical leadership capability. After three core modules covering operations, innovation and change, and the business environment, you specialise in Leadership and Management.
You’ll learn to lead people and change, support business planning, strengthen workplace culture, manage projects and monitor compliance, applying it through workplace activities and realistic New Zealand business scenarios.
01
Leadership specialisation
Lead people, manage change and improve operational performance.
02
Applied learning
Case studies and realistic New Zealand business scenarios.
03
No management experience needed
Designed for new and aspiring managers.
04
Pathway to Level 6
Leads to the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6).
What you’ll study
Programme structure
An outline of the main areas covered. The institution confirms the final list of papers when you enrol.
- 01
Operational objectives
25 credits
- 02
Innovation and organisational change
20 credits
- 03
Internal and external influences
15 credits
- 04
Lead and manage people
35 credits
- 05
Manage business activities
25 credits
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
- No formal management qualification needed; you may be asked to attend an interview
English language
- IELTS Academic 5.5 overall, with no band below 5.0
- Or an approved equivalent for Level 5 study
Documents you’ll need
Checked by our Auckland team- Passport (certified copy)
- Academic certificates and results (certified copies)
- English test results (certified copy)
- Certified English translations of any documents not in English
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.
Skills Institute doesn’t publish its international fees online. Your Offer of Place sets out the fees, study dates and any conditions, and we’ll confirm the fee before you apply.
You’ll also need medical and travel insurance and a student visa.
Upcoming intakes
Ask us for the next start dates.
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 40 teaching weeks (48 weeks with breaks)
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 VisaThis 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
- Supervisor
- Department manager
- Operations coordinator
- Office or business manager
Further study
Can lead to the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6) or other business qualifications at Level 6 and above, subject to entry requirements.
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
Step 1: Ask or apply
Ask us anything without an account, or apply online when you’re ready.
Step 2: Apply and upload
Choose your programme and upload your documents from your phone or computer.
Step 3: We review and submit
Our team checks everything, asks for anything missing, then sends it to the institution.
Step 4: Receive your offer
Your offer letter arrives in your account, ready for your visa application.
Stage 2Your visa and arrival
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.
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.
Step 7: Apply for your student visa
Submit your application to Immigration New Zealand online, with your adviser guiding you through it.
Step 8: Receive your visa
Once Immigration New Zealand approves your application, your student visa is issued and you’re cleared to travel.
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
When should I apply?
Ideally three to four months before your chosen intake, so there is time to receive your offer and arrange your student visa.
Do I pay Apply Direct anything?
No. We don’t charge admin, registration or education consultation fees. You pay the institution’s fees and Immigration New Zealand’s visa fee yourself, and the Licensed Immigration Adviser we introduce you to charges for their visa advice.
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Tell us about your study and work background and we’ll confirm whether you meet the entry requirements for New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) – Leadership and Management, plus the next steps.