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HospitalityDiploma · Level 5
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)
Learn to think like a hospitality manager, with a 60-hour internship and the Licence Controller Qualification.
Delivered by Crown Institute of Studies, Auckland
Next intake
February 2027
- NZQF level
- Level 5
- Credits
- 120 credits
- Duration
- 40 weeks
- Intakes
- February 2027 + 3 more
- Location
- Auckland
- Study mode
- Full-time · On campus
- After study
- 6-month work visa
Overview
About this programme
Building on hospitality experience, this diploma teaches you to manage people and the guest experience, and to understand the legal, financial and market factors that shape hospitality businesses.
It includes a 60-hour real-world internship, the Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ), hotel familiarisation trips and restaurant and café dining experiences. Assessment mixes written work, presentations, role plays, case studies and industry research.
01
60-hour internship
Real-world experience in a hospitality business.
02
Licence Controller Qualification
Included, so you can supervise licensed premises.
03
Pathway to a degree
Enter year 2 of the Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management at Toi Ohomai.
04
Four intakes a year
Start in February, March, July or October.
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
Facilities and revenue management
- 02
Compliance and legal requirements
- 03
Supervision in accommodation
- 04
Supervision in food and beverage
- 05
Market viability
- 06
Human resources
- 07
Customer service
- 08
Leadership
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
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 2027July 2027October 2027
- Study mode
- Full-time, 30 hours a week (Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm)
- 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 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
- Duty manager
- Hotel shift supervisor
- Assistant manager
- Facilities management assistant
- Human resources coordinator
Further study
Graduates can enter year 2 of the Bachelor of Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.
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
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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Questions about this programme? Just ask.
Tell us about your study and work background and we’ll confirm whether you meet the entry requirements for New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5), plus the next steps.