CARE FOR A CAREER

Join Aotearoa’s only dedicated healthcare academy, empowering the next generation of nurses, carers, and health professionals.
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We’re building a healthcare workforce that reflects Aotearoa — diverse, compassionate, and connected by care.

 

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Only healthcare-focused academy in NZ

Built by health educators to meet NZ’s growing healthcare needs.

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Championing Māori, Pacific & priority learners

Tailored learning environments, cultural frameworks, and community pathways.

Industry lead tutors

From class to clinic to career

Hands-on learning, real-world placements, and employment outcomes that matter.

 

 

Your path into healthcare starts here.

Whether you're just starting out, changing careers or upskilling — there's a programme for you.

 

Nursing Career Preparation (Level 4)

Your first step into nursing.

Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

Become a qualified enrolled nurse.

Health & Wellbeing (Support Work) (Level 3)

Support others while building a career in care.

Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4)

Support others while building a career in care.

 

Connected by care. Guided by purpose.

The Healthcare Academy of New Zealand was created to respond to one of the country’s greatest needs: more nurses, carers, and culturally competent health professionals.

Backed by Yoobee Colleges and UP Education, and supported by partnerships with iwi and health providers across the motu, Healthcare Academy of NZ exists to support learners from all walks of life to enter the healthcare workforce.

We believe everyone deserves the chance to pursue a meaningful career in health. And we’re here to help you get there.

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What Makes Us Different

 

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Connected by care
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From class to clinic to career to community
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Designed for real-world health careers — and real life

 

Our students aren’t just passing tests — they’re preparing for the realities of working in healthcare in Aotearoa. With clinical placements, cultural frameworks like Te Whare Tapa Whā and Te Wheke, and personalised learning support, we build nurses and carers ready for today — and tomorrow.

 

 

 

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