Why Study New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) (Level 6)

The New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) (Level 6) at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a 240-credit qualification designed for learners who want to develop practical construction-management knowledge and progress into supervisory and management roles in the building industry. The programme combines applied theory, problem-solving and industry-focused learning, with teaching from industry-experienced tutors. The current course page lists Tauranga's Windermere Campus as the study location and describes a flexible format designed around people already working in construction.

• Level of study: NZQCF Level 6.
• Qualification: New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) (Level 6).
• Total credits: 240.
• Campus: Windermere Campus, Tauranga, New Zealand.
• Duration: 2.5 years full-time including holidays; a 2-year full-time option is also listed, with part-time study available for up to 6 years.
• Delivery: Flexi-learn/blended format — approximately one day on campus every fortnight, plus two evening sessions each week, which can be attended in person or online.

Key Benefits

• Develops practical skills for managing construction projects, sites, budgets, quality and teams.
• Combines construction theory with practical problem-solving and industry application.
• Small class sizes and industry-experienced tutors are highlighted by Toi Ohomai.
• The flexible delivery model can accommodate learners who are already working in the construction industry.
• Previous industry experience may be recognised, potentially reducing the time and cost required to complete the qualification.
• The qualification contains 240 credits and is specifically focused on construction management.
• Toi Ohomai also allows students to discuss targeted professional-development course selections with the institute.

Program Structure

The programme is structured across foundation and advanced-practice learning:

• Year 1 – Foundations (Level 5):
  • Introduction to Construction
  • Materials and Structural Principles
  • Environment
  • Services
  • Construction 1 – Residential
  • Law and Contracts
  • Measurement 1
  • Estimation
• Year 2 – Advanced Practice (Level 6):
  • Construction 2 – Commercial
  • Financial Administration
  • Procurement
  • Programming
  • Planning and Quality
  • Site Management
  • Method Statements
  • Regional Project – Construction Management or Quantity Surveying
• The course page currently lists February and July 2027 intakes at Windermere Campus, Tauranga. The listed 2027 start dates are 15 February 2027 and 19 July 2027.

Discipline / Specialisation

The specific specialisation is Construction Management.

• Main focus: construction-site supervision and management.
• Areas include commercial and residential construction, project planning, procurement, financial administration, estimating, contracts, quality management and site management.
• The final Regional Project can focus on Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.

Programme Highlights

• 240-credit Level 6 New Zealand Diploma.
• Flexible blended/Flexi-learn delivery.
• Study at Windermere Campus in Tauranga.
• Designed particularly for people already working in the construction industry.
• Employer support and reasonable construction-industry experience are required for the Flexi-learn delivery.
• Students are invited to an information meeting to discuss the programme and ensure it matches their career goals and experience.
• English-language requirement: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5, or an accepted alternative English-proficiency outcome.
• General entry: NCEA Level 2 including Mathematics and NCEA Level 1 Literacy, or a relevant NZQCF Level 4+ qualification/equivalent. Applicants aged 20+ who do not meet standard admission requirements may be considered for Special Admission.
• 2027 domestic tuition is currently shown as NZD $8,312 per year, but Toi Ohomai states that 2027 fees are still to be confirmed. International students should obtain the international fee quoted in their Offer of Place rather than relying on the domestic figure.
• The current course page does not list a scholarship specifically attached to this programme. Toi Ohomai does maintain a separate scholarship list, but individual eligibility can vary; several current scholarships are restricted to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

Career Outcomes

The qualification is intended to prepare students for construction-management and supervisory careers. Toi Ohomai lists the following potential career outcomes:

• Construction Management Technician
• Construction Manager
• Project Manager
• Construction Supervisor
• Site Manager
• Other specialist construction fields.

For international graduates, New Zealand immigration rules should be checked separately because post-study work eligibility depends on the qualification, study duration and the immigration rules applying at the time of application. Current Immigration New Zealand information specifically lists a 240-credit Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Construction with a Construction Management strand among qualifications eligible for the Post-Study Work Visa framework, subject to the applicable conditions.

Visa Requirements (International Students)

International students normally require a New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa when undertaking full-time study in New Zealand. Immigration New Zealand requires an offer of place from an approved education provider, evidence of tuition-fee payment or funding/scholarship, sufficient funds for living expenses, acceptable insurance, and satisfaction of the other visa requirements.

• For tertiary study of one year or longer, the current living-fund requirement is NZD $20,000 per year, unless an applicable alternative funding arrangement is accepted.
• International students may be allowed to work up to 25 hours per week during study, depending on the conditions printed on their student visa.
• Toi Ohomai advises students outside New Zealand to pay tuition after their visa has been approved in principle, according to its application process.
• International students must maintain acceptable medical/travel insurance while studying where required by their visa and education-provider conditions.
• Because immigration rules can change, applicants should verify their individual visa conditions directly with Immigration New Zealand before applying.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The Toi Ohomai course page was last updated on 16 September 2026.
• The next listed intake is 15 February 2027, followed by 19 July 2027, both at Windermere Campus, Tauranga.
• The 2027 tuition fee has not yet been confirmed by Toi Ohomai; the currently displayed NZD $8,312 per year is a domestic indicative fee and should not be treated as the international tuition fee.
• Flexi-learn students must already be working in the construction industry, have reasonable industry experience and have employer support.
• Applicants may be able to receive recognition for relevant industry experience, which Toi Ohomai says could save time and money toward the qualification.
• For international applicants, the English requirement currently listed is IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
• Immigration New Zealand's current rules identify this type of 240-credit Level 6 construction-management diploma within the qualifications eligible for post-study work arrangements, subject to the specific immigration requirements in force when the graduate applies.
• Toi Ohomai's general 2026–2027 student-support levy is NZD $378 per 1 EFT for on-campus study; however, the final amount applicable to an international student should be confirmed in the Offer of Place and fee invoice.