This short online workshop is ideal for learners interested in bi-cultural competence and understanding the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) — important cultural and historical knowledge for living and working in Aotearoa NZ.

What You Will Learn

• Historical context of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Key principles and contemporary relevance
• Power dynamics and implications for organisations
• How to apply Treaty principles in workplace practice

 

Programme Structures & Subjects

Otago Polytechnic offers qualifications at NZQA Levels 2–10 (from certificates to master’s). Subjects span many areas:

Key Study Areas

• Business & Management

• Information Technology

• Construction & Quantity Surveying

• Design, Visual Arts & Fashion

• Hospitality & Culinary Arts

• Health & Social Services

• Engineering & Technical Trades

• Sport & Exercise Science

• English Language & Foundation Courses

• Horticulture & Agriculture

• Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Bicultural Competency

 

Bachelor of Applied Management (Level 7)

• Duration: 3 years full-time.

• Campus: Dunedin / Auckland International Campus.

• Focus: Strategic business skills, leadership, marketing, accounting, project management.

• Internship: Includes workplace internship in final year.

• Specialisations: Elective focus areas including Accounting or Management streams.

Typical Subjects Include:

• Business Functions & Environment

• Organisational Planning

• Leadership & Project Management

• Marketing Essentials & Consumer Behaviour

• Finance & Accounting Fundamentals

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates from Otago Polytechnic are prepared for roles in:

• Business & Management

• Marketing & Digital Media

• Project Management

• IT & Computing

• Construction & Surveying

• Design & Creative Industries

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Health & Social Services

• Engineering & Trades

 

Student Visa Essentials

International students planning to study in New Zealand for more than 3 months must apply for a New Zealand Student Visa via Immigration New Zealand.

Visa Highlights:

• A valid student visa is required before travel.
• You must pay tuition fees before visa approval.
• Work rights: Up to 25 hours per week during term and full time in breaks (conditions depend on visa conditions).
• Post-study work visas available after graduation depending on level completed.

 

Highlights & Special Requirements

• Focused on Employability: Industry partnerships and internship integration.
• English & Foundation Courses: Available to help meet academic or language entry requirements.
• Bicultural Knowledge: Emphasis on understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and M?ori cultural context.
• Student Support: Well-resourced student village accommodation, wellbeing services, careers centre.